Kara Mears captures the raising of Portland's holiday tree in Monument Square.

Michelle Cilia documents the work of a cleaning lady from Portland.

Spanning the waterway of the Townsend Gut, the Southport Bridge is one of the only remaining swing bridges in Maine. Bonnie Rosenbaum discusses the history of the bridge and how the Lewis family now run the bridge.

Living on a boat allows individuals to live a different lifestyle. Olga Kreimer profiles the life of Jack Marrie, who is docked in Portland for the winter in his sailboat.

In Portland, the sea urchin industry represents an opportunity for individuals of all backgrounds to have a job working on the waterfront. David Gavril and others capture how lucrative this business is for individuals in Portland.

Since many people do not own a piano at home, the Portland Public Library provides a piano on site that patrons can use for an hour to practice. Patrons and library staff discuss the convenience of having a free public piano at the library.

Whitney Devin documents the lives of three pet people in Portland, and show how each has a unique identity as a pet owner.

Shortly after moving to Portland, Lucas Willard began to hear about bed bugs frequently, and decided to investigate the epidemic striking Portland. Erika Gatz and Willard speak to experts regarding insects and how pest control tries to solve the infestation in the area.

Returning home to Portland, Kate Ghiloni is working her way to becoming a professional comedian. Leslie Forstadt documents the work that Ghiloni has done to become a stand-up comedian, and why coming back to Portland was important for her.

In Maine, fishing has always been a way of life. Pamela Wood and Salt students offer an overview of fishing in Maine.

Andree Kahn captures the work that women in Maine do with rock music.

Lyndsey Spofford recounts the history and work of Arthur Fournier, a tugboat captain who works out of Portland Harbor.