Thomas Brown investigates the controversy regarding the development of the Basin Mills Dam on the Penobscot River. He focuses on topics related to development versus conservation, the life cycle and existence of salmon in the river, and the environmental impact of the dam.

When artists enter towns, they usually herald incoming change. Jennifer Ouellette documents how this is taking place in Belfast, and how some people in the community do not want the change.
Volume X, Issue 40, 1990

Despite social and economic changes, workers at the Rancourt factory in Lewiston continue the traditional craft of shoemaking. Heidi Sistare documents the work that is done at the factory and the importance of working at the shoe factory.

Jacob Kowalski documents radio broadcasting and night time radio. The interviewees express their experiences with working the late night shift.

Jacob Kowalski documents the life of working the night shift and radio broadcasting.
Volume XI, Issue 43, 1993

Anna Hamilton highlights the accomplishments of various eaters at a burrito eating contest in Portland. Hamilton discusses how competitive eating becomes a lifestyle for these eaters.

In an effort to be ready for the apocalypse, doomsday preppers gather materials for the end of days. Robert Smith documents the fear that some preppers have driving their self-reliance, while for others it is just a practical way to live.

When artists enter towns, they usually herald incoming change. Tonee Harbert captures how this is taking place in Belfast, and how some people in the community do not want the change.