In the town of Wells, the Maine Diner is closed during the tourist season, unlike the other diners. Abby Dubay investigates why Louie Toton chooses to open his diner after Labor Day and how it makes his diner different.

Like many diners, the Third Alarm Diner carries a unique characteristic that makes it different from other diners, housing a collection of firefighting memorabilia. Mary Jo Shafer speaks to the owners, firefighters themselves, about how the diner brings out the firefighting culture and family feeling.

In the middle of a nostalgic pop movement, Salt visits diners throughout Maine to see how they are being revived.

Jill Gardner discusses the history of Bonnie's Diner in Winslow, Maine, and talks to regulars about their experiences there.

Tonee Harbert captures the essence of traditional working class diners around Maine.

Sarah Wilson highlights the history of the Farmington Diner and the community that grew up with the diner. Sarah Wilson speaks to residents of Farmington about their memories of the diner, and how the restaurant was saved from demolition.

Located on Hobson's Wharf in Portland, Becky's Diner sees a particular set of regulars nearly everyday. Kerry Elson speaks to owner Becky Rand and patrons to learn about the diner and the atmosphere within.

Through different owners and changes, Marcy's diner in Portland tries to rediscover and display a past. Alethea Okonak speaks with the owners of Marcy's to discuss the history and culture of the diner.

Like many diners, the Third Alarm Diner carries a unique characteristic that makes it different from other diners, housing a collection of firefighting memorabilia. Drew Oberholtzer captures images highlighting how the diner brings out the firefighting culture and family feeling.

Robert Sumner captures images of Bonnie's Diner in Winslow, Maine.

Located on Hobson's Wharf in Portland, Becky's Diner sees a particular set of regulars nearly everyday. Kate D. Philbrick and Kerry Elson speak to owner Becky Rand and patrons to learn about the diner and the atmosphere within.

In the town of Wells, the Maine Diner is closed during the tourist season, unlike the other diners. Mark Mayo and Abby Dubay investigate why Louie Toton chooses to open his diner after Labor Day and how it makes his diner different.