The passion that Susan Gagnon shows for her hometown of Jay is evident in the actions she takes to fight for the rebirth of the town. Salome Weber captures how this region in Maine has undergone the struggles of industry relocations and job losses, and in reaction to this, how Gagnon is trying to make the community better again.

Short write up on Carolyn Chute who lives in the woods of North Parsonsfield.

Wade Tucker highlights the lives of parking lot attendants and the variety of situations they deal with on a daily basis.

In Portland, the sea urchin industry represents an opportunity for individuals of all backgrounds to have a job working on the waterfront. Joan Amory explores how lucrative this business is for individuals in Portland.

As one of the best known men in Old Orchard Beach, Clarence Roberts is a city council member who represents a white constituency as a black man. Roger Champagne documents how Roberts does not let the color of his skin hold him back from being involved in the community.

Heather Flor is a Peruvian-American farmer and artist who uses rest as a radical tool. Heather’s mother, María Rosita, and her four-year old nephew, Ediercito, do too.

Peter Brace explores the life of Jeff Peterson, a lobsterman and inventor who builds lobster traps.

Working together as a family in the manufacturing industry, Ruth Archulater and her sons speak about their experiences working in the mill and starting their own yarn company. The family speaks about their current company and how jobs have moved out of the country.

Veronica McNally recounts her experiences working at Pantheon Guitars, where she works on guitars for high-end clients.

Katie Mingle focuses on the life of Nathan Dyer, a teenage psychic. Mingle discusses the Dyer's practices regarding the supernatural and his desire to help people with spiritual guidance.

For one artist, her sculpture has caused controversy in the city of Bangor. Sylvie Douglis documents how Anna Hepler's sculpture, while appearing suggestive in nature, actually speaks more about the economy of the town.