Nina Jacobi discusses the lives of Somali refugees who drive taxis in Portland. Jacobi highlights how some of the refugees are over qualified to work as a taxi driver, but do not have many other options to support themselves and their families.

Ready for retirement, Janice Sage decided to start an essay competition to give away the rights to Center Lovell Inn. Mette Lutzhoft highlights how people from all over are submitting essays to be considered the new owner of the inn, and how the trend of giving away property through essay competitions is growing.

In the small border town of Forest City, the residents had concerns about expanding border protection in their town. Natalie Ivis documents how the community was divided because of the new regulations.

Working for an escort business, women at Lovebirds speak about their mixed relationship with sex work. Hanna Wallis documents how the women feel about their work. Contains adult content.

Katie Stohlmann documents the life and activities of Marcia Chute, a member of the Maine Senior Women's Basketball League.

Pamela Wood offers an introduction to readers for this double issue, that touches on the continuity of work, continuing harvest of land, and making of things.

In Presque Isle, Cluny McPherson collects the heritage of potato growing people. Tanya Solomon and Parise White speak to McPherson about his collection of old farm tools.

The Custom House Wharf in Portland serves as a major hub for the local fish business. Catherine Olender discusses various topics, from the politics of the wharf to local family businesses.

Despite growth and new trends in Greenville, it is impossible to take out the frontier. Daniel Bigman documents the town of Greenville through the eyes of somes of its people.

Considered by some as the armpit of Maine, Lewiston, has developed a poor reputation. Claire Holman speaks to residents of the Franco-American community around town to showcase Lewiston's strength and beauty.

Following the terrorists attacks of 9/11, Scott Rodbro set out to find Maine's heroes, contacting veterans groups in the state. Rodbro speaks to a veteran about his time and experiences in the armed services.

As the spiritual leader of the Penobscots, Senabeh believes he must make a last stand alongside his peoples. Pamela Wood speaks to Senabeh about how he defines his lonely Indianhood.