As a singer/songwriter, Eric Bettencourt has relied on emotional turmoil to write better songs. Morgan Springer profiles how Bettencourt attempts to write music while trying to find personal happiness.

As a hip-hop artist, Sarah Violette explores the topics of gender, identity, and the path of an artist. Heidi Sistare provides a profile on Violette and her craft.

Going around Portland with her zine, Sigrid Harmon distributes art that she creates. Elicia Epstein profiles Harmon's music and art project.

Combining his news gathering and banjo playing skills, Troy Bennett became Maine's first banjournalist. Tracy Mumford profiles how Bennett brings his two worlds together.

Known as the Mayor of the Nightlight, Ray Emerson knows all of the going ons with Portland's entertainment scene. Amber Morgan documents Emerson's involvement with the nightlife scene in Portland.

Even in old age, one women in Maine likes to go dancing and ride motorcycles. Lola Matteau speaks about the death of her close friend Armand Talbot, and how much he allowed her to experience new things in life.

For year, turntables was a hobby for David Archambault, but when the recession came, he was able to turn his hobby into a business. Charlie Weber profiles

Although country music generally finds more popularity in the south, the country music scene in Maine has a large following. From radio to organizations, Elyssa East looks at how country music plays a role in certain communities of Maine.
Issue 51-52, 2000

At odds with the world, James Benner is a poet. Lesley MacVane captures Benner's activities and lifestyle.
Issue 57-58, 2004

Bob Webb discusses the history of work songs on the seas, and how he continues the tradition of seafaring folklore music. Webb speaks about the role that sea shanties played on the sea for sailors.