13: Happy-Go-Round

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Mae Blankets, an ex-Mennonite, lost faith in Christianity when she was 13 years old. After years of searching for another religion, none worked. So she decided to create one.

[ Photo by Kiki ]

12: Ink & M16s

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In a war you have your typical players. They’re the soldiers, the medics, politicians and journalists. Translators too. And then there’s Steve Mumford, the artist.

Field sketch
Empire (a recreation)
[ Art by Steve Mumford ]

11: This Salt Life

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At Salt Lisa had this wonderful idea of hosting a talent show. Emma, who’s British, wanted to showcase her American accent. So she came up with this idea that Alex and I desperately wanted to be a part of.
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In this episode of This Salt Life we predict the future! Stories of Salt students ten years from now–including living a double life, false accusations, and America’s favorite pet.

[ Photo by Mooj ]

10: Bevin Lucas: The Comic Fan

Bevin Lucas got into comics at a young age and ever since they have influenced her artwork. Now, she’s a print-maker at Maine College of Art. Comics have even become a surprising way for her to bond with her businessman dad. But in the world of comics it can be hard to be a female fan. Bevin tells us about her experience of feeling insecure in this stereotypically fan-boy community.

This project was in collaboration with Wolfgang Daniel and Frances Harlow.

9: Dam Neighbors

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Lynn Smith came to Maine for the same reason that everybody else does–the environment. She didn’t expect that same reason to potentially force her out of her house and pit neighbors against one another.

[ Photo courtesy of the Maine Department of Transportation ]