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

The United States provides refugee for many different cultures and peoples who are escaping war around the world. Lacey Andrews speaks to refugees from Somali to learn about their community in Portland as they seek stability in the United States.

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.

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.

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

Noah Addis documents the life of Gibbs Zabot-Hall.

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.

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

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.

Michelle Mitchell explores the emerging identity within a new cultural landscape for Somali immigrants, with the help from Somali mothers and daughters.

Andrew Reilly documents the life of Andy Kinney, a man who is making a transition to live at the Oxford Street Homeless Shelter in Portland.