Located on Congress Street in Portland, John Keaney's Ye Olde Pancake Shoppe has a certain character to it that makes it stand out and has customers return for more. Carrie Robbins documents the business of the restaurant, speaking to employees and patrons.

Spanning the waterway of the Townsend Gut, the Southport Bridge is one of the only remaining swing bridges in Maine. Bonnie Rosenbaum discusses the history of the bridge and how the Lewis family now run the bridge.

Although small businesses compete for clientele from large companies and see a growing rate in failure, the American dream is to start a business and be successful. Catherine O'Brien explores the lives of three business owners in Portland, who came to the United States as refugees, and run their own businesses as a way to service their community.

The tradition of using herbal medicine for health care dates back thousands of years, and in Maine, there are herbalists who follow these traditions. Sara Thibodeau investigates how herbalists in Maine are making herbs a daily part of their lives.

A long established part of Portland, the John J. Nissen Baking Company has had many employees come through the business. Lisa Ferrugia speaks to current and former employees of the baking company to learn about their experiences working for the company and their opinions about a facility move to Biddeford.

Schools that offer ESL programs are able to support members of varying communities in significant ways. Patricia Zalamea discusses how the Reiche School ESL Program assists with the academic, language, and social emotional growth and development for students at the school.

Education is important for individuals of all backgrounds and while behavorial, conduct, and attentional disorderd individuals may have a difficult time in a traditional public schools, there is an option for them in Portland. Sarah Burke investigates the Pupil Rehabilitation and Education Program, a publicly funded alternative school that gives students a second chance at education.

Culture can be expressed through many different avenues, from telling a story about ones culture, to performing a traditional dance. Jessica Kohler speaks to performers with the House Island Project to learn about their experiences and the House Island Project.

For any relationship, it is important that both individuals respect and show care for one another in any situation. Elizabeth O'Keefe speaks with workers from Family Crisis Services on how their abuse prevention program works to address domestic violence for high school students.

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

David Schmidt speaks with individuals who believe in the possibility, or have experiences with UFO contact.

Lindsay Eaves discusses the life of Eugene Weir, a convicted sex offender, and how him moving into the Cumberland community has affected the lives of parents.