The school district of Westbrook provides at-risk students an opportunity to learn through an alternative learning program geared towards all grade levels. Maureen Simpson documents how the school district utilizes their program to help students to believe in getting an education, focusing on Ashley Lane, the oldest eight grader in the program.

Although not in practice anymore, trawling is a fishing method that is highly valued by people in fishing communities. Maureen Campbell and others document how this fishing method was practiced and the experiences fishermen had while on the job.

On the day after Christmas in 1933, Ben Wakefield found himself facing a big storm while on the sea. Maureen Campbell and Laurie Smith document Wakefield's story of battling against the winter seas.

In the town of Lubec, there is a struggle between new ideas and old traditions. Joshua Miller explores how residents of the town deal with economic struggles, factory closings, and remembering the past.

The school district of Westbrook provides at-risk students an opportunity to learn through an alternative learning program geared towards all grade levels. Meghan Lazier captures how the school district utilizes their program to help students to believe in getting an education, focusing on Ashley Lane, the oldest eight grader in the program.

Although close to the sisters at The Sisters of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, Ann Boyle has not made the commitment to become a sister herself. Jodie Goodnough captures the life of Boyle.

Lindsley Hand discusses the life of Paul Rollins, a builder of schooners and other wooden boats.

At the center of the city of Portland, Monument Square serves as the main location for Portland's political and economic activity. Cynthia Lee observes the activity around Monument Square to capture the essense of the downtown area.

In Portland, the Irish American Club hosts dance lessons for various Irish dances, including ceili dancing, and welcomes anyone regardless of being Irish. Sarah Barrash discusses the experiences of individuals who learn ceili dancing, and the experiences of the Irish community in Portland.