Melissa Turner investigates how pre-release centers allow incarcerated individuals to develop a sense of self-esteem and to address the issues that got them in trouble. Turner speaks with former residents of the center to learn about their incarceration experience and how their lives have changed.

One of the theapeautic riding centers in Maine, Flying Changes Therapeutic Riding Center assists thousands of handicapped people with all kinds of disabilities. Melissa Dalton discusses the Flying Changes Therapeutic Riding Center and the services they provide.

Luke Snyder highlights the life of Jordan Kratz, a Jewish punk rocker. Snyder discusses Kratz's punk rock lifestyle, interest in science fiction, and living with Hepatitis C.

The YMCA organization serves multiple purposes within a local community, from offering recreational sports to housing. Jim Chilsen speaks with patrons and residents of the Portland YMCA to discuss programs and activities related to recreation and social services.

The image that most Americans think of when they hear the term trailer park is not a very appealing one. Jane Stevenson looks at Friendly Village in Gorham as more than just a trailer park, but as a small home community.

The act of contradancing, a type of folk dance, is examined in this piece by Leila Childs. She explores the history of this folk dance, the music associated with it, and talks to the dancers themselves to uncover the social aspect of dancing.

As the chief agent for alcohol control in charge of the state of Maine, Henry Weaver experienced different situations with rum running. Keith Euler and others from Salt speak to Weaver about his experiences and stories as a federal officer during the prohibition era.

Brandan Haskins explores the world of musicians who perform traditional music. Haskins speaks to musicians about the traditions that they carry and their performances.

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.

Juniper Lesnik explores how the Amistad social club in Portland offers individuals who suffer from mental health issues a place to convene and socialize.

Matthew Belson discusses the activity of dog sledding and the dogs that are bred for the sport.

There was a time when Maine was marketed as a landscape for escape, known as vacationland. Brett Jenks explores how Maine is now marketed as "The Way Life Should Be."