Willie and Elizabeth Ames both come from lobstering families, growing up as island people. Anne Pierter documents the lives of the Ames' with regard to lobstering and island life.

Traditional to New England, tapping trees and making maple syrup is done every year. Louis Burns speaks to Donald Wood about how it's done.

For a tiny store in Lubec, FitzHenry's has everything. Pamela Wood speaks to Fred McClure about the history of Fitzhenry's Store.

Lisa Merlini highlights the lives of Mira Cua and Cong Ba Nguyen, a couple who have different nationalities, but were able to mix and meld them into the family they started.

Clam digging in Maquoit Bay is a waiting game based on the weather and tides. Meredith Stukey investigates the trade of clamdigging and clam industry by speaking with individuals who hunt for clams in Maquoit Bay.

Willie and Elizabeth Ames both come from lobstering families, growing up as island people. Anne Pierter documents the lives of the Ames' with regard to lobstering and island life.

Eliza Wilmerding explores the fishing business within the Stonington community. Wilmerding speaks to fishermen to learn about fishing industry throughout the year.

Christine Kulcheski speaks to residents on Islesboro and learns about their island community and women's group.

Barbershops are social places with a crowd of regulars. Julia Mickenberg takes readers inside two barbershops to highlight the culture within a barbershop.

Even at old age, Elizabeth Shames continues to dance with the Perennial Effects dance group. Sarah Merrill highlights the life of Shames, discussing her history with dancing and her personal life.

Six nights out of the week boxers of all skill levels come to the Portland Boxing Club to train and fight. Ethan Anderson speaks with the fighters to learn about their boxing careers and aspirations.

Rigging the Endeavor was a week long process for Ralph Stanley and his crew. Sheryl Lane documents the handiwork that went into preparing the boat.