As the Irish continue to flee from the crofts of western Ireland and civil war in northern Ireland, the Irish community grows in Portland. Robert St. John documents the lives of individuals within the Portland Irish community.

Dr. Charlie Perakis studies and practices the art of medicine, not just the science of medicine. Jose Holtzman highlights how Dr. Perakis uses narrative medicine to help people cope with disease, and how he teaches this method to medical students at the University of Southern Maine.

In order to understand the art of ice fishing, Steve Bragdon visited Don Shaw and his ice shack. Bragdon documents the work Shaw does in his shack in order to ice fish and the methods he uses.

In order to understand the art of ice fishing, Steve Bragdon visited Don Shaw and his ice shack. Bragdon documents the work Shaw does in his shack in order to ice fish and the methods he uses.

Short entries with Salt updates.

In the town of Lovell, when residents need any type of metal work done, they go to Rod Blood, a local metal worker. Diana Potter highlights the work and life of Blood, who crafts nearly anything from metal, and discusses how Blood found this art form.

Short write ups on the Bush residence in Maine and a response to the Lost Hunter story.

Years before bulldozers and water companies, individuals would perform the act of dowsing in order to find water underground. Anne Gorham and others speak to dowsers to learn about their craft and the other things dowsers can read.

Facing the potential of closing down due to less funding and low attendance, teenage performers at the Theater Project decided to put on a show to raise money and awareness in the community. Marc LeBourdias documents the work that the performers did to complete their improv show and the importance of the theater for them.

The tradition of using herbal medicine for health care dates back thousands of years, and in Maine, there are herbalists who follow these traditions. Sara Thibodeau investigates how herbalists in Maine are making herbs a daily part of their lives.

Paul Harrison highlights the work of groundfisherman in Maine, documenting their histories, daily lives, and the groundfishing industry.

For about 17 years, Arthur Fretwell has been crafting all sorts of works of art, from boats to lighthouses. Herb Baum visits Fretwell to speak about him coming to the United States from England and his crafting hobby.