On Casco Bay, the Mother of the Good Shepherd Monastery provides a home for a monastic community. Patrick Winkelman captures images at the monastery to understand the practices of the monks.

A refugee from Sudan, Nyapeni Chou Doul lives an entirely different life than she did in her native country. Kody Steffy captures the life of Doul, who lives in Portland.

Seeking a sense of community and with a desire to not live alone, Kaler-Vaill offers widowed women a place to live and convene together. Ellington Miller speaks to women at Jaler-Vaill about their experiences and their lives.

Marae Hart speaks to various individuals in Maine to learn about their definitions of happiness. Hart discusses different philosophies and beliefs regarding the emotion.

Amanda Goldblatt speaks to individuals regarding service animals and animal training, highlighting how important these animals are some people to function on a daily basis.

A man with many stories, Wilfred Grendell shares a story about collecting rocks. John Nest documents how Grendell uses his rocks to build things around his home.

Alison Hudson speaks to Ed Aceto about plowing roads during a snowstorm. Aceto discusses the the difficulties that storms cause for plows and working for the Department of Public Works.

Reiki is an alternative healing technique practiced by some that believes that the simple human touch can cure illness. Samuel Allison speaks to Reiki practitioners about their methods and their beliefs regarding healing.

Emily Funkhouser highlights the work of boat builders and boat restorers at the Brooklin Boatyard in Brooklin, Maine. Funhouser speaks to carpenters about their experiences and the building process.

A recently married couple living in Portland, Maine reflects on their experience with love and sacrifice.

Jessica Hasslen captures the life of Robin Tara, a tango dancer who left her job to pursue dancing, and then started her own business selling tango shoes.

Michael Kautz captures the world of musicians who perform traditional music.