Rosemary Elliott speaks to John Gaskill of Portland about his personal history. Gaskill shares his story of a black boy with a mind of his own growing up in Portland, while Lynn Kippax Jr. captures images.

Leaving a successful career and her home in the Democratic Republic of Congo due to an ethnic war, Adele Ngoy dreamed of bringing her favorite holiday to Portland. David Foster captures the efforts of Ngoy to host a gala, bringing International Women's Day to Portland.

In Portland, the Italian American Community Center serves as a location for local Italians to gather and share meals. Anne Leighton Massoni captures image of activities and traditions of the Italian community in Portland.

J.R. Sheetz documents the work done by Shoestring Theatre in Portland.

Lyndel Owens documents the present day contours of the business landscape of Forest Avenue in Portland.

Liz Bernstein documents the work of barbers Al, Shawn and David at Columbia Barbershop in Portland.

David Gavril captures the work that sea urchin pickers do in Portland.

Seth Gallagher documents the lives and activities of BMXers in Maine.

As the only Green Party legislator in the state of Maine, John Eder is running for re-election. Anne Phillips captures the work Eder does on his campaign.

Carl Wilson captures the work of Portland West, a non-profit that offers community outreach to assist individuals with affordable housing.

Anna Mackenzie Weaver documents the release of Tricia Binette from Maine Correctional Women's Center after serving a three year sentence.

Heather Coleman documents the work done at B&M Beans in Portland.