Prior to the year 2000, many communties began to prepare for any crisis that may have presented itself once the new year rolled in. Meagan Gould speaks to individuals involved with Y2K preparations to understand the measures of precaution that were taken for the new millennium.

Sarah Wilson highlights the history of the Farmington Diner and the community that grew up with the diner. Sarah Wilson speaks to residents of Farmington about their memories of the diner, and how the restaurant was saved from demolition.

In Portland, the Italian American Community Center serves as a location for local Italians to gather and share meals. Alexandra Daniello reports on activities and traditions of the Italian community in Portland, focusing on the Italian American Community Center.

Staff, contributors, trustees, and academic board members are listed.

While cleaning out an old barn, Peter Massey saved a few reels of film that turned out to have the only know copy of a 1911 film starring Mary Pickford, the first movie star. Tracy Mumford documents the work done for film restoration, and efforts done to preserve their history.

Jessica Lee learns about the Boys and Girls Club from facilitators and participants, and discusses the experiences of the youth at the organization.

Sarah Marsh highlights the lives of community midwives, discussing their profession. Marsh discusses the beliefs and ideologies of the midwives.

Adriana Widdoes highlights how in the small town of Troy, the Farmers Corner Restaurant creates some of the best homecooked food in all of Maine. Widdeos recounts her experience going to the restaurant on her way to Bangor and then returning for more.

Sarah Kill Kelley looks at how one local business in Belfast utilizes the local lobster industry, and how the business is passed down through the family.

Thalassa Raasch documents the lives of Randy and Sarah Bellavance, a blind married couple. Raasch highlights how the couple live and see their day-to-day lives.

Sarah Miller discusses the history and story of Chimney Farm with Gary Lawless, the caretaker of the land. Lawless speaks about how Henry Beston used to live on the property and the importance of maintaining the land and farm.

Even at old age, Elizabeth Shames continues to dance with the Perennial Effects dance group. Sarah Merrill highlights the life of Shames, discussing her history with dancing and her personal life.