As owner of Mainely Frames in Portland, Leo Pelletier has over 3,000 maps in his collection. Michael Healey profiles how Pelletier's maps are his best seller.

Jaimson York discusses the lives of several collectors, who collect different kinds of objects, but are united in their connection to place since they all live in Maine. York uncovers the differences among collectors and how they view their collections.

Briana O'Higgins documents the life of Shane Boyington, a collector of fiestaware and former drug addict. Boyington speaks about overcoming his drug abuse, and collecting and selling fiestaware dishes.

Like all collectibles, people have stories as well. Heather Coleman captures the lives of individuals who sell items at the flea market.

As a collector of old bottles, Ted Towne believes that there is history in each bottle. Paul Jackson speaks to Towne about his hobby and how each bottle represents something new.

Within the sea glassing community, only specific pieces of glass are sought out for collectors, for personal collections and competition. Erika Lantz documents Bill and Helen Carney's hobby of collecting glass at one of their secret spots, and speaks to the Carney's about how seaglassing took a new meaning to them when Helen started to lose her vision.

In East Lebanon, Col. George Martin puts on a lively performance at his weekly country auctions. Anne Harrison and Pat Shrader document the work that Martin does at the auction.

Spending countless hours a week creating porcelain figures, Muriel Reimer can create figures of various sizes. Lorraine Kingsbury visited Reimer to learn the work and detail that goes into the hobby.

Jennifer Mikulski speaks to individuals about garbage collecting and waste systems.

For the past few years, William Whorf has taken up the hobby of repairing and restoring ship models. Martha Truscott and others speak to Whorf about his hobby and the intricate work that goes into it.

In Oxford County, the mineral-rich veins keep gem and rock collectors returning for more. Jeffrey Schlegel documents how the lure of digging for treasure is seen in Oxford County.

Column by Thomas Bradbury on acquiring an old television set and a summer tradition in Maine.