Dan DuCharme is dreaming big in Biddeford. Drawing inspiration from famous biographies, he takes a leap of faith and opens a second business. Produced by Muffy Brandt, Diane Sternberg and Nadia Wilson from the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies.

Two photos taken at Tandem Glass Gallery in Dresden, Maine showing the process of glass blowing by Salt Institute for Documentary Studies student Nancy Forsell Augenblick.

Eleven of Maine's best young bands recently battled it out at the Maine Academy of Modern Music's MAMM SLAM. The musicians impressed audience members and professional music critics alike with original songs and energetic performances. The bands are competing to win the coveted MAMM SLAM champion title, $1,000, and professional marketing help. The winners of this round advance to the finals on April 28. 

Interviews: Claire Jeffers & Robert Smith
Photographs: Alexander Kreher

Photographs by Nancy Forsell Augenblick of the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies taken during a trip to Lubec, Maine.