After being threated with being sent to prison, Amy Cobb decided to enter a drug abuse recovery program at Wellspring, Inc.'s Halfway House for women. Amanda Waldroupe discusses how Cobb has to overcome her desire to leave the home, in order to fully recovery.

In Portland, the Happy Wheels Skate Center provides older roller skaters the chance to keep their tradition alive at adult night. Katie Fuller speaks to skaters at the rink, and discovers how skating is more than just a hobby for them.

Michael Wingfield, a world class percussionist, share his knowledge of drumming with communities throughout Maine and New England. Rob Korobkin highlights a workshop conducted by Wingfield in Searsmont, and discusses the subject of diversity.

Through creating works of art, Robert Saunders is able to find a way to heal himself of his bipolar disorder. Aida Curtis highlights how the art that Saunders creates allows him to relax, and how art allows him to work through his mental condition.

Elizabeth Peck documents the work of Peter Hagerty, founder of a Russian-American yarm company. Peck discusses how Peace Fleece was founded on the idea of "peace through trade," and as a way to fight back memories of Vietnam.

Jess Winter highlights how the Jewish Burial Society of Portland fights to keep traditional rituals alive. Winter speaks to members of the community about rituals being altered to assimilate to American customs and how this impacts their religious practices.

Volunteering to care for the dead in Portland's Jewish community, Sheera LaBelle performs the ancient ritual of Tahara. Jess Winter speaks to LaBella about following traditional Jewish practices for burials.

A group of a dozen young activists created a collective living experiment on Clark Mountain, where they share living spaces, expenses, and incomes. Kristen Hewitt discusses how the activists learn to balance their own careers and personal lives with the needs of the group.

The public housing community of Riverton Park serves residents that are mostly refugees from Somalia and Sudan. Ted Hornick explores how the Portland Public Housing Authority and local police are working together to address concerns regarding gang violence within the community, and what they are doing to help the youth in the area.

Despite the struggling economy, Anita Stewart organizes cast and crew for a new theater season at Portland Stage. Ted Hornick highlights the work that Stewart does for Portland Stage, even with increasing costs and shrinking productions.

In an effort to support adults in the community with mental disabilties, the Local Sprouts Cooperative and Bomb Diggity Bakery formed a partnership to start an arts program. Christy Hartman highlights how the partnership gives people with developmental disabilties a space to come together and also educate the community about local and organic food.

As one of the last known Native American people in the world to make flutes using only fire and hand tools, Hawk Henries shares his love for the craft by teaching Native Arts. Elaine Koustenis documents the work that Henries does, in order to build unity and awareness of Native American culture.