Living in a private and communal community, James Ford and Linda Ashford live in the Two Echo Cohousing Community with their family. Craig Jarvie highlights the way of life within a shared community and the importance of consensus.

Founded by Jake Ryan, the Open Bench Project in Portland is a shared makerspace. Julia Whyel profiles how the makerspace is open to all community members as a tool and resource library to cultivate skill building.

As a master boat builder, Herb Baum, Sr. understands the intricacies of building a boat. Herb Baum III and Kathi Preble document the work that goes into designing and building a boat.

As a master boat builder, Herb Baum, Sr. understands the intricacies of building a boat. Anne Gorham, Herb Baum III and others document the work that goes into designing and building a boat.

Adrienne Miller documents the work that Learning Works in Portland, Maine does for young people through the Youth Building Alternatives program.

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Margot Downs highlights the stories and activities of serveral community bands, speaking with band members and the community.

For people who deal with abuse, illness, and persecution, the Lafayette Building in Portland provides a shelter. Chris Gauthier speaks to Melissa Fisher about her experiences and coming to the Lafayette.

Erin Hooper captures the activities of several community bands.

Jeremy Lurgio captures the efforts of Elizabeth Nagel within the Hispanic community and the Latin Community Council in Portland.

One of the largest senior populations in the country is in rural Lincoln County, Maine. An aging population with little to no public transportation, the area faces wide spread senior isolation. A senior-led volunteer group drives their more isolated peers, and in the process, builds community.

In the French Canadian town of Lewiston, change is coming. Erin Dowding documents how the Somali community is integrating into the town.