While Portland is heralded as a city that is too good to be true, Maria Hazen explored the other side of the story. Hazen documents the lives of individuals who are struggling to get off the streets.

Following a tradition of farm work before mechanized farming, Clifford and Belle Jackson continue to farm the old way. Kim Lovejoy documents the activities that the Jackson's perform on their farm to retain old farming habits.

Robin Lea highlights the life of Sister Joanne Roy, covering topics regarding Roy's social work, spiritual beliefs, and ecology.

In order to help his Somali friends, Henry Hamilton raises goats for them so they can follow their Muslim religious traditions. Laura Trebs highlights how Hamilton supports the Islamic community in Maine during a time when so many people only show them hate.

After the death of her youngest daughter, Libby St. Pierre lost custody of her children. St. Pierre recounts the events leading up to the death of her daughter, how her former husband was indicted for murder, and the hole that has left in her life.

In an effort to be thrifty and pass the time, New Englanders go to the dump to pick for items. Sean Riley documents the work dump pickers do and the kinds of items they find.

Eric Larson documents the history of the Oddfellow Theatre and learns about the experiences of some actors.

Jennifer Moorefield discusses the various kinds of police patrols in Portland, and talks to officers about their jobs and experiences.

Adopted when she was six, and always curious about finding her birth mother, Mary Schmaling speaks about growing up wanting to know her birth mother. Schmaling recounts her journey to find her mother and how it changed her life.

Willie and Elizabeth Ames both come from lobstering families, growing up as island people. Anne Pierter documents the lives of the Ames' with regard to lobstering and island life.

Jean McGowan documents the 1994 gubernatorial race as an outside observer, highlighting the various campaigns, parties, and political beliefs. She discusses the campaigns with volunteers and staffers in order to get a behind the scenes look at the campaign process.

Dawn Kolpin discusses the sport of sea duck hunting, speaking with experienced hunters and learning about hunting ethics, tricks, and safety.