As someone who has held many different jobs in his life, Al Buzzell is a jack of all trades. Mark Childs documents how Buzzell got involved with a number of different trades.

Living on Mount Desert Island for nearly 66 years, Draper Liscomb has spent his whole life making a living in Maine. Bethany Aronow documents how Liscomb left Maine for work, but came back because he knew he could make it in Maine.

With a quote on fisherman in hand, Greg Violette decided to speak to fisherman around Cape Porpoise and Kennebunkport. Violette discusses superstitions that fisherman may have and how it shapes their experiences.

Jennifer Andrews introduces readers to the stories in the Salt 2004-2005 Magazine.

Piper Hanson captures the work at Cold River Vodka.

Gretchen Arnold captures the Buddhist culture in Hancock County.

In September of 2019, a story broke on Maine local news about a body that was found buried in Vernelle Jackson’s yard in the town of Norway. Jackson explained that the body was that of her dear friend Mae Shelton. The state police began an investigation to determine Shelton’s cause of death and the culpability of Jackson in the situation. Meanwhile the community began to discuss what it means to bury the body of a loved one in your yard. What follows is a story about friendship and one woman’s dedication to keeping a promise. This story is dedicated to my mother.

As an independent church, Hosanna Church in Oxford struggles to maintain large membership numbers. Hayley Anson documents the work and dedication of Eric Hanson and Dallas Henry, co-pastors at the church.

In Biddeford, the local high school football team offers the community a chance to rally around for a common goal. Kristina Thomas explores the importance of the Biddeford High School football team for the community, discussing the athletic program and the French community.

Laura Neale investigates the activities and programs for students at School Around Us. Neale speaks with teachers, students, and parents to understand how this form of alternative schooling works.

Salt covers the subject of food security and sustainability in Portland.

When most people speak to their pets they may not actually expect to communicate with them, but for the women who run Animal Talk, their experience is the exact opposite. Claire Bolding speaks to three women who communicate with animals and discusses their experiences.