As women begin to enter into the blue collar working world in larger numbers, the old idea of women staying at home to raise a family is fading away. Richard Sitler captures the lives of several women who work tough industry jobs and still raise their families, all playing vital roles in everyday life.

Carrying a tradition of black storytellers, Samuel James is trying to expend the genre of Blues music called songsterism. James speaks about growing up as the only black kid in his town in Biddeford, getting into music, and using his experiences to write new songs instead of covers.

Carrying a tradition of black storytellers, Samuel James is trying to expend the genre of Blues music called songsterism. Casey Atkins captures James' life.

The creation of ceramic pieces is an art that potters take serious, generally not allowing people to watch them work. Anne Goldsmith watches and talks to potters at Rowantrees Pottery in Blue Hill to learn about their lives and their craft, uncovering the precise nature of their work.

The creation of ceramic pieces is an art that potters take serious, generally not allowing people to watch them work. Seshu Badrinath captures images of potters at Rowantrees Pottery in Blue Hill to learn about their lives and their craft, uncovering the precise nature of their work.

As women begin to enter into the blue collar working world in larger numbers, the old idea of women staying at home to raise a family is fading away. Valerie Coffin documents the lives of several women who work tough industry jobs and still raise their families, all playing vital roles in everyday life.

Dev Mukh Khalsa captures the culture of antique car restoration.

This is a story about personality change. It highlights Jordan Emerson and her recovery and personality change following a car accident. NOTE: This audio piece contains profanity. Blue Dot Sessions: Music Composition

Adeline Violas discusses the culture of antique car restoration, speaking with collectors and restorers.

An interactive, non-linear exploration of three journeys of healing. (To engage with the site as intended, email [email protected].)

The clues of Maine’s ceramic past are hiding in plain sight. Molly Saunders and Professor Bonnie Newsom have taken the time to uncover its history and leave a record for future potters.

Through creating works of art, Robert Saunders is able to find a way to heal himself of his bipolar disorder. Aida Curtis highlights how the art that Saunders creates allows him to relax, and how art allows him to work through his mental condition.