Amanda Kowalski documents the lives of Sasah Hom and Dylan Bolles, who found themselves beginning a new life in a winter rental on Peaks Island.

Chronic conditions affect about 50 million adults in the United States, and they can make even the most basic daily tasks impossible. For one retired woman, living with chronic pain has been a huge mental burden in addition to a physical one. On the bright side, she doesn't have to carry that burden all by herself. NOTE: This piece deals with the topics of suicide and mental / physical illness.

As a resident of Swan's Island, Ruth Moulden shares her thoughts and life with Anne Pierter. Moulden discusses life on the island and working there.

Cate Tynan documents the experiences of women trying to find the perfect wedding dress, and how getting prepared for their wedding made them realize more about themselves than they realized.

Work-life balance continues to be a big topic of conversation in the U.S., and many people think of options like flex-time, on-site child care, yoga and mindfulness. But for April Fournier, an escape from a busy lifestyle means the body-crunching sport of Roller Derby.

Tim Greenway documents the life of Stephen Carey, a surveyor at Bath Iron Works.

After their boat is stolen, a family must reckon with their sense of trust in the marina community. Producer Jay Venables investigates the theft, and finds a deeper level to the betrayal. Scoring by Angela Kazmierczak. Note: this audio piece contains profanity.

Struggling with mental illness and homelessness, Danielle Gauvin was able to find a welcome place within the Occupy movement in Portland. Damian Biniek documents how Gauvin made the Occupy community her own, allowing her to begin the healing process for her issues.

Understanding basic survival techniques is vital to living and being in the wilderness. Kristina Lanier highlights how Ray Reitze teaches people wilderness skills by guiding them into the wilderness.

Matthew McInnis captures the life of John Joyce, an artist who suffers from down syndrome.

Tommy Galloway documents the life of former Women's Welterweight World Champion boxer Margie Dunson as she recovers from alcoholism.

While Salt students were visiting Monty Washburn to learn about fiddleheads, Washburn also covered the topic of whistle making. Mark DeTeso documents the whistle making process as explained by Washburn.