In the 1960's, children born with cystic fibrosis were only expected to live for about 10 years old, but today the outlook is changing quickly. Katrina Roi speaks to Rachel Pequeno, who is 44 years old, about treatments she has used to keep a healthy life, while living with cystic fibrosis, and how screenings have changed for babies.

Jaimson York discusses the lives of several collectors, who collect different kinds of objects, but are united in their connection to place since they all live in Maine. York uncovers the differences among collectors and how they view their collections.

Polly Stone captures images of midwives as they help expecting mothers.

Sydney Leonard highlights the efforts of Bob Emery as he attempts to assist his son, who abuses OxyContin. Leonard speaks to Emery about his decision to open a methadone clinic in the town of Warren, and how the residents rose up in protest.

Polly Stone captures images of midwives as they help expecting mothers.

In July 2013, due to degenerative spinal diseases, Jen Pelletier became unable to work and was forced to rely on others for help. Michelle Mitchell profiles Jenn's experiences and her struggle to reclaim independence.

A recently married couple living in Portland, Maine reflects on their experience with love and sacrifice.

Two women, both struggling with addiction during the early months of their pregnancies, share their stories of struggle, stigma, recovery and redemption.

A growing trend in the United States for childbirth is the practice of placenta encapsulation, where new mothers eat their placenta to seemingly recover from childbirth with greater ease. Amy Miller investigates how this trend is practiced.

In Franklin County, the only free news publication that provides up-to-the-minute news is The Daily Bulldog, founded by Bobbie Hanstein. David Farady discusses with Hanstein the creation of her publication, and the importance of covering local issues.

As a percussionist from Iraq, Ahmed Al-Saheri has been discouraged from playing his music in public due to shame. Andrea Muraskin documents Ahmed's love for music, his desire to play and share his music publically, and his life in Iraq.

Amanda Bladt documents the life of Hank Cocking, a man who spends his time at Amistad in Portland.