PRE-SEASON offers a peak behind the curtain into the work that gets done in the retail side of the ski industry, in order to prepare for the upcoming season.

The school district of Westbrook provides at-risk students an opportunity to learn through an alternative learning program geared towards all grade levels. Maureen Simpson documents how the school district utilizes their program to help students to believe in getting an education, focusing on Ashley Lane, the oldest eight grader in the program.

Polly Stone captures images of midwives as they help expecting mothers.

Katy Papacosma documents the work that daycares do to assist parents and their children in Brunswick, Maine.

Jeff Jordan captures the lives of individuals who live in Portland, that have their lives impacted by AIDS.

Through a common threat in the form of cancer, several women meet at St. Bartholemew's Church in Yarmouth to share their stories and struggles regarding breast cancer. Gabrielle Hall speaks to women who attend this support group to learn about their stories.

Jeff Herbst takes readers on a journey to Airline Road, to show the people, tales, and landscape.

Leading an effort to revitalize the town of Skowhegan, Cory King is finding new ways to development the town economically and bring back tourists. Caitlin Elsaesser documents King's efforts to rebuild the town and how people in the town perceive King's approach.

For individuals in Maine that live with Down syndrome, the STRIVE University offers a program geared toward giving individuals secondary education and employment opportunities. Sarah Hollenbeck discovers how the students at STRIVE University cope with being on their own and their experiences.

At Tom Gyger's orchard near Bridgton, Jamaican apple pickers live a life between two worlds. Lisa Rathke follows around 13 pickers through the harvest and their daily lives.

Amanda Goldblatt speaks to individuals regarding service animals and animal training, highlighting how important these animals are some people to function on a daily basis.

Julie Jordan captures images of the culture of the Passamaquoddy by meeting with students at Lee Academy.