R. Todd Hoffman captures the hard work that people do at Bates Mill in Lewiston.

R. Todd Hoffman captures Ray Ouellette tending to a Jacquard loom at Bates Mill in Lewiston.

Kyle Glover captures the daily life of a Sudanese family in Portland.

Andree Kehn captures sea urchin divers at work in Casco Bay.

Heidi Sistare highlights the work of David Twiss, an artist at Pickwick Independent Press. Sistare speaks to Twiss about artwork and exploring the darkness of childhood in his art.

At Smokey's Greater Shows, there are gaming booths that care more about having people win than taking money. Julia Henderson highlights the passion the game owners have for making people happy.

As a mechanic modifying hot rods and vintage cars at Back Bay Customs in Portland, Adam Clayman gets to do what he loves. Shannon Geis profiles Clayman's work on cars and his desire to make things.

Lyndsey Spofford recounts the history and work of Arthur Fournier, a tugboat captain who works out of Portland Harbor.

For Barbara Cough, adopting her daughters Catie and Kimberly from China were a way for her to understand a culture that is part of her own lineage. Liz Mak documents how Barbara and her partner attempt to expose their children to a culture they have never known.

Diagnosed with bipolar disorder, Hilary Hebert is a mother who is learning to manage her mood disorder and raising her children at the same time. Catherine Spangler speaks to Hebert about her experiences with her disorder, being a caregiver, and her role as a mother.

As a volunteer driver for seniors, Didi Stockly considers how she will handle giving up the keys herself one day. Leslie Chang profiles the work Stockly does for the elderly community.

After 27 years of organic certification, Meadowood Farms dropped their certification due to red tape and politics. Natalie Rose profiles how the farm has gone out on its own and hopes that customers remain loyal and support them.