In an effort to be thrifty and pass the time, New Englanders go to the dump to pick for items. Sean Riley documents the work dump pickers do and the kinds of items they find.

Zachary Crabtree speaks to members of the Banyamulenge community in Portland, discussing how they come together as a church community.

Rebecca Griffin highlights the lives of Tony Capone and Gary Baker, two men who discuss their lives in Millinocket, before and after being laid off from the local mill.

William Ibelle explores how three generations of Penobscot Indians are searching through their experiences to define what it means to be a Penobscot living in today's work.

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.

Without clothes, people involved in the naturist community are able to get to know each other inside and out. Samantha Silver highlights how people involved in this lifestyle are able to appreciate nudity and accept each other.

As Portland becomes more suburban, Peaks Island has experienced waves of change. Harry Brown documents how the community of people have little in common except the ferry commute they make and their liking for Peaks Island.

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Maisie Crow documents the work Stephen Dyro does for students at Portland High School as an ESL teacher.

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Michael Beckman highlights the work of Lifeflight of Maine, a critical care helicopter transport service. Beckman speaks to a pilot and crew members about their experiences helping critical care patients.

Meredith Wade explores the traditional craft of basketweaving, speaking with basketmakers in the Agamenticus community.