This is a piece about mental health wellness, what helps people heal and process trauma, and for some- the usefulness of psychedelics like Ketamine in addressing their emotional suffering. Content warning: This piece discusses mental health concerns and contains mention of suicidal ideation.

A sailmaker for thirty-five years, there is not a sail that gets made in his shop that Nat Wilson has not had a hand in making. Amanda Witherell documents the craft and the work that Wilson does on his sails.

Meghan Vigeant highlights the lives of individuals who used to rebel against the color pink, and how they eventually reclaimed the color. They discuss how ideas regarding the color pink has changed over time and how it signifies strength.

The farming community in Benedicta, Maine plays an important role in creating the history of the community, as discussed by John Morris. Morris focuses on what creates a sense of place for those who live in Benedicta, speaking with farmers to learn about their experiences.

Last in a long line of gravestone carvers, Paul DiMatteo works for Maine Memorial Company, his family business that has been in South Portland since 1919. Claire Harbage captures the work that DiMatteo does for varying customers.

Pete Chase, who suffers from a degenerative brain disease has begun to contemplate suicide, with the support of his wife. Morgan Springer documents how Sophie and Pete have tried to cope with Pete's brain disease, and their decision that suicide might be the answer.

With nowhere to view European and experimental films, a group of friends and film enthusiasts living in central Maine decided to open their own movie theatre to show these films. Dinah Grossman highlights the Railroad Square Cinema and how the town of Waterville reacted to the theatre opening.

Like many diners, the Third Alarm Diner carries a unique characteristic that makes it different from other diners, housing a collection of firefighting memorabilia. Drew Oberholtzer captures images highlighting how the diner brings out the firefighting culture and family feeling.

Kelly Christian documents the work of Karen Lee, a tattoo artist from Windham, Maine.

Despite the outrage from fishermen, sea farmers are fencing off sections of coastal bottom. George Carey documents the controversy between mussel growers and lobstermen.

Sailmakers by trade, Don and Clarence Hale create sails in their sailmaking shop in Sargentville. Anne Pierter documents the work that goes into creating the perfect sail.

Column by Thomas Bradbury on joining the Atlantic Hose Volunteer Engine Company.