Within the Education Department of the Maine State Prison, inmates are offered an opportunity to join a program geared towards giving inmates a way to prepare in rejoin public society. Hilary Niles discusses the Pre-Release Exit Program and the experiences of inmates within the prison.

Willow Mullins speaks with midwives of different backgrounds, learning about the culture of being a midwife.

As industry brings in new developments and technology, the small family farm begins to fade into history. Hilary McQuilkin investigates how the barn used to be the way of life for many people and the subject of barn deconstruction.

Luke Snyder highlights the life of Jordan Kratz, a Jewish punk rocker. Snyder discusses Kratz's punk rock lifestyle, interest in science fiction, and living with Hepatitis C.

War-torn countries can cause individuals to flee their homes to find better lives for themselves and their family. Laurie McDonnell documents how refugees from Bosnia have made new homes in Portland and started a Bosnian community.

In the town of Buxton, the Wat Samaki Cambodian Buddhist Temple has found opposition among the neighbors in the area due to public safety concerns. Hannah Dunning-Sharp documents how Navan Leng, the president of Wat Samaki, is trying to keep the temple open and provide the community with an understanding about Cambodian culture.

Sydney Leonard highlights the efforts of Bob Emery as he attempts to assist his son, who abuses OxyContin. Leonard speaks to Emery about his decision to open a methadone clinic in the town of Warren, and how the residents rose up in protest.

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.

Barbara Michaels uncovers the lives of five self-employed individuals who perform various services to entertain the public, highlighting the importance of following one's passion in life.

A practitioner of yoga and dance, Elaine McGillicuddy expresses her spirituality through different forms. Renee LaLone highlights the life of McGillicuddy by learning about her lifestyle and practices.

The passion that Susan Gagnon shows for her hometown of Jay is evident in the actions she takes to fight for the rebirth of the town. Phoebe Larson highlights how this region in Maine has undergone the struggles of industry relocations and job losses, and in reaction to this, how Gagnon is trying to make the community better again.

With the recession of the late 2000s, many paper mills in Maine were closed down, including the Otis Speciality Papers Mill in the town of Jay. Rob Korobkin explores how residents of the town are coming together to support each other, and discusses how the town's current social dynamics are shaped by a labor union strike from the 1980s.