For Dana Wilde, individuals who seek the unknown must rely on the power and beauty of nature to understand buried truths. Grace Mendenhall profiles Wilde's role as a self-described backwoods philosopher.

In the small border town of Forest City, the residents had concerns about expanding border protection in their town. Natalie Ivis documents how the community was divided because of the new regulations.

Adjusting to life without her mom, Laura Antranigian has had to get used to caregivers assisting her due to her cerebral palsy. Julie Rawe documents how Antranigian copes without her mother and with her condition.

Since he was a kid, David Gilbert has dug for clams in the Damariscotta River. Julie Rawe profiles how Gilbert has moved to harvesting oysters due to ecosystem shifts.

At Long Creek Living Center, young individuals who have committed crimes are given a chance to change their lives. Katie Bell documents how knitting and crocheting gives residents an outlet.

At the age of 23, Riley Hart was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Katie Bell profiles how Hart is adjusting to changes in her life and finding out that her father also has cancer.

Dressed as the Ghostbusters, one group in Maine perform their work for charity. Leslie Chang documents how they seek to help the community and organizations in need.

As a refugee from Sudan, John Ochira reflects on how his experience coming to Maine and how soccer helped him understand the cultural landscape. Michelle Mitchell highlights Ochira's journey and his desire to return to his country to help rebuild the economy.

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.

In Portland, Coast City Comics has the typical atmosphere of a comic shop, which is inviting and fun. Mitch Borden profiles how Tristan Gallagher's horrible experiences allowed him to create his comic shop.

Living life on the water, Karl Brunner is very close to his boat. Richard Forbes profiles Brunner's life as a sailor.

Every weekend, Nikki Hunt goes to night-clubs to hula hoop. Rufus Nicoll documents how Hunt performs as a go-go hoop dancer and has a dream to be famous.