Considered by some as the armpit of Maine, Lewiston, has developed a poor reputation. Claire Holman speaks to residents of the Franco-American community around town to showcase Lewiston's strength and beauty.

Judith Bennett captures the controversy over rBST and how cattle farming in Maine plays a role in the dialogue regarding the bovine growth hormone.

Carole Martin speaks to 90 year old Valentine Ranco about her life and experiences in Maine as a member of the Penobscot nation.

Catherine Lovell documents the work done by Deb Hutchins and Linda Walker at Open Gates Equine Rescue in New Gloucester, Maine.

The September 1988 issue of Salt Magazine features stories on farming and the Maine Mall.

Column by Thomas Bradbury on acquiring an old television set and a summer tradition in Maine.

Kate Denkla captures the lives of lesbians who live in rural communities in Maine.

On three islands off the coast of Maine, Jenny Cirone raises sheep. Lynn Kippax Jr. captures the work Cirone does as a shepherdess.

Adrianne Mathiowetz captures a unique hobby of Tom Heiss, a resident of Winthrop, who writes anonymous postcards to people across the world to talk about Maine.

In the northwestern part of Maine, Russell Kennedy has trapped about 250 bears. Anne Pierter speaks to Kennedy about hunting and how he traps.

Abdi Saeed speaks about the journey that his mother, Nimo Saeed, has gone through living in Somalia, coming to Maine, and learning English.

During the 1950's, a colony of Slavic immigrants came to Richmond, Maine. Scott Vlaun captures how the Slavic community integrated into the town.