Starting as a hobby and becoming a business, Dana Perkins builds model ships in bottles. Genevieve Pedulla profiles how Perkins' craft is a practice in problem solving for him.

For two individuals from different backgrounds, their lives converged in the 1950s. Kalila Holt profiles the stories of Rolf, who grew up in Nazi Germany, and Lovye, who grew up in segregated South Carolina.

With little left to live for, Andrew started to think about how his life impacts everything around him. Kelsey Nichols documents how Andrew places himself within the time and space he occupies, applying theory into his recovery.

Bob Webb discusses the history of work songs on the seas, and how he continues the tradition of seafaring folklore music. Webb speaks about the role that sea shanties played on the sea for sailors.

To ensure that large ships make it safely into local harbors, harbor pilots board these ships to ensure that they arrival safely. Granville Smith and Susan Clark discuss being harbor pilots out of Portland Harbor, and speak about the work that they do on ships.

Leaving behind a shattered life to start a new one, Liz Leuthner found help through yoga. Marita Murphy profiles the journey Leuthner has gone through with yoga to help her alcohol recovery.

A former nun, Elaine McGillicuddy recounts the love her and her husband, a former priest, developed for each other. Carolyn Barnwell documents how Elaine is finding ways to grieve over the loss of her husband, who passed away from bone cancer, through daily rituals.

As an outsider musician, Dan Knudsen has his own style of music that is lighthearted and humorous. Knudsen recounts getting into music and speaks about his desire to work in the medical field and find a wife.

A member of the swinger community, Nadine Drapeau is able to find acceptance by being a swinger. Julia King documents how Drapeau interacts with other swingers, and how the swinger community allowed her to find a reason to live.

Anna Hamilton highlights the accomplishments of various eaters at a burrito eating contest in Portland. Hamilton discusses how competitive eating becomes a lifestyle for these eaters.

Sara Cox, a country singer/songwriter, speaks about the creative process for writing music and raising her kids.

Annie Godfrey highlights the work of Mark Gatti, a hot dog street vendor in Portland. Gatti speaks about helping people in need and being a part of the community.