As adults, two functionally illiterate individuals started tutoring sessions to improve their reading and writing skills. Daniel Rosinsky-Larsson documents how Brandi and Bruce took steps to become better readers.

Sarah Elzas documents the life of Cathy, a teenage mother, who has two children with her boyfriend. Cathy discusses the difficulties being a young mother and the parenting classes she takes.

Alex Hall, a blind student at Bangor High School, speaks about his experiences in high school and his aspirations once he graduates. Hall explains how his impairment does not hold him back from doing things that he enjoys, and the way others interact with him.

Steven Emmons documents how individuals remember friends and family that have passed away from AIDS. Emmons speaks to individuals about the AIDS memorial quilt for the Names Project, and the work and feeling that goes into each piece of quilt.

Pamela Bonaguide captures images of the sport of sea duck hunting, visiting with experienced hunters.

Learning wilderness skills and how to live off the land from a Native American elder as a child, Raymond Reitze lives a quiet and peaceful life with nature. Masumi Hayashi-Smith highlights Reitze's life, becoming attuned to nature, and teaching his wilderness skills.

Running as an independent, Andrew Ian Dodge is an unlikely candidate for the Senate seat of Olympia Snowe, who is not seeking reelection. Dodge speaks about his campaign and his reason for getting involved in politics.

Learning wilderness skills and how to live off the land from a Native American elder as a child, Raymond Reitze now teaches people the lessons he learned. Masumi Hayashi-Smith highlights the work that Reitze does with his classes and guidance, and how his influence has changed the lives of many people.

With the decline of arcades, not many people know how to repair gaming machines anymore. Kala Hoke profiles Scott Morash, one of the few arcade repairers left.

The legend behind the Penobscot River goes that the river itself shaped the culture of Penobscot people, and provided for them. Amanda Abel captures how the Penobscot people deal with the river being used for the needs of the industrial world.

Katie Terrill documents the work of Dr. Tom Judd, a veterinarian.

Robyn Redman captures the environment within Ernie Villeneuve's tattoo shop in Portland.