Struggling with mental illness and homelessness, Danielle Gauvin was able to find a welcome place within the Occupy movement in Portland. Damian Biniek documents how Gauvin made the Occupy community her own, allowing her to begin the healing process for her issues.

A senior at Portland High School, Jasmine Dipietrantonio is attempting to graduate for the third time. Aimee Pelletier highlights how Dipietrantonio has struggled with school and her family life, but is now taking Accelerated Credit Option classes to complete her high school degree.

In his barbershop with a single chair, Bob Feeny speaks to regular clients every day. Jessica Rosenburg visits Bob's Barbership in Portland to speak to Feeny about the barbering culture and observes his interactions with the regulars.

The Custom House Wharf in Portland serves as a major hub for the local fish business. Sharon Mayer captures various areas of the wharf.

In Maine, it is common for one person's trash to become a treasure to someone else. Edite Pedrosa visits the Montsweag Flea Market to learn about the flea market business functions.

Brendan Haskins recounts the life of Rita Prout-Farley, the owner of a vintage clothing store in Portland. Rita discusses her business and the obstacles she had to overcome.

Barbershops are social places with a crowd of regulars. Julia Mickenberg takes readers inside two barbershops to highlight the culture within a barbershop.

In an effort to assist the homeless population of Portland, Logan Place offers homeless individuals their own permanent apartments, and a way to turn their lives around. Liz Lance captures the work done at Logan Place.

Having dreamt of becoming a minster since childhood, Rali Weaver is a minister in training at First Parish Unitarian Universalist in Portland. Karl Lipke captures Weaver's life, beliefs, and journey to become a minister.

Speaking about Darfur nearly all of the time, Hassan Cober, a journalist born in Darfur came to Portland with his family because of the Sudanese people safe in America. Hannah Fox captures the life of Cober.

Caitie Whelan highlights the life of Roger Berle, a man who actively donates and fundraises money to support his community.

At the Osher Inn in Portland, female residents gather weekly to socialize and share stories. Mary Wesley speaks to Patricia Quinlan about the community at the Osher Inn, and living with others in old age.