Struggling with mental illness and homelessness growing up, 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.

For the logging town of Allagash, industry has mechanized and caused a lot of change. Erin Fitzsimmons speaks to Allagash elders about how times have changed in the woods.

As land and forests are sold as commodities, people like Duane Jordan refuse to sell their land. Jenica Miller captures how Jordan views the wilderness as an important part of growing up for his family and how the land is used for outdoor activities.

With a quote on fisherman in hand, Greg Violette and Mark Emerson decided to speak to fisherman around Cape Porpoise and Kennebunkport. Violette and Emerson discuss superstitions that fisherman may have and how it shapes their experiences.

Living as homesteaders, families push for the importance of food growth, and instilling those values into their children. Heather Noonan and Rachel Hurn speak to two homesteading families about their beliefs regarding food and living off the land.

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

Introduction to the second half of the magazine, which covers topics related to Swan's Island.

Tonee harbert offers an aerial shot of Stockholm showing the landscape and town.

On Swan's Island, the name Evelyn Turner will bring smiles to faces. Mark Emerson and others speak to Turner about her view of the world.

Julia Stires documents the work of Clifford Houle at his junkyard in Islesboro.

Christopher Dardaris captures contra-dancers in motion at the Bowdoinham Grange Hall.

Walking up and down Congress St. in Portland everyday, Elise Pepple investigates the people who work and frequent the business and locations on the street.