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.

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Having only seen the boundries of the marsh as a child and wondering could lie within, Emily Wilson journeys into the Scarborough marsh. Wilson learns about the history of the marsh and about those who live there.

Pamela Wood offers an introduction to readers for this double issue, that touches on the continuity of work, continuing harvest of land, and making of things.

For nearly 85 years, Bert Morris has been a river driver and logger. Fran Ober speaks to Morris about his experiences as a river driver.

R. Todd Hoffman captures how over 5,000 years of traditions are renewed within the Etz Chaim Synagogue in Portland.

The Sudanese Community Association of Maine hosts events geared towards showing their children the importance of education and going to school. Kyle Boelte highlights the work of Matthew Kongo, president of the Sudanese Community Association of Maine, and discusses his life in Portland and helping his community.

The Sudanese Community Association of Maine hosts events geared towards showing their children the importance of education and going to school. Anna Mackenzie Weaver captures the work of Matthew Kongo, president of the Sudanese Community Association of Maine.

A refugee from Sudan, Nyapeni Chou Doul lives an entirely different life than she did in her native country. Kody Steffy captures the life of Doul, who lives in Portland.

Kristin Atwell documents the lives of migrant workers from Mexico to the Philippines who come to Maine to harvest acres of broccoli. She explores how these newcomers to the Aroostook community brought forth interest, as well as some difficulties.

Ronald Clayton documents the lives of individuals who have struggled from drug abuse and the treatments they have received.

The origin stories of the Passamaquoddy Tribe revolve around the water and fishing, but recently the political landscape has caused the government to stop people fishing in federal waters. Nadia Wilson investigates how these changes in fishing regulations have impacted the Passamaquoddy tribal fisherman, and the actions they are taking to still be able to fish.