Abdi Saeed speaks about the journey that his mother, Nimo Saeed, has gone through living in Somalia, coming to Maine, and learning English.

In the French Canadian town of Lewiston, change is coming. Erin Dowding documents how the Somali community is integrating into the town.

In the French Canadian town of Lewiston, change is coming. Erin Dowding documents how the Somali community is integrating into the town.

Noah Addis documents the life of Gibbs Zabot-Hall.

Abby Goldenfarb captures the experiences of students and facilitators of the Outward Bound program on Hurricane Island.

Noah Addis captures the life of Paul Rollins, a builder of schooners and other wooden boats.

At Reiche School in Portland, students are able to participate in a multilingual program, blending different social classes and cultures together. Amy E. Conn captures images of immigrants in Maine who attend Reiche School.

At Reiche School in Portland, students are able to participate in a multilingual program, blending different social classes and cultures together. Jennifer Fayocavitz covers the stories of immigrants in Maine who attend Reiche School and their experiences at the school.

Growing up feeling singular, Bethany has recently found a community of people who are like minded. Abby Holtzman profiles how Bethany deals with finding a community that is like her.

Lois Lowry is a storyteller who approaches topics with an awe and no pretense of understanding, selling books to millions worldwide. Abby Holtzman highlights the work that Lowry puts into her books and her life experiences.

In order to honor her mother who is recovering from a stroke, Raisa Pelletier is putting together a fashion show. Abby Holtzman documents the work that Raisa puts into her fashion and how it represents her philosophy of life.

In the town of Wells, the Maine Diner is closed during the tourist season, unlike the other diners. Abby Dubay investigates why Louie Toton chooses to open his diner after Labor Day and how it makes his diner different.