Despite the language barrier, Steven King and Suntan Hang formed a friendship while working at the Mack worth Island security gatehouse. Sarah Jesse highlights how King and Heng learn about each other and their cultures.

For the Freeport Flag Ladies, the American flag is more than just a symbol, but an entire lifestyle. James Colombo highlights how this group has made it their life's work to keep alive a sense of true Americanism.

Within the medical field, there are actors known as standardized patients that help medical students with their studies. Lindsey Kilbride documents the work that goes into being a standardized patient, how emotional situations occur in their scenarios, and biases that may be brought in with the actors.

Jim Daniels captures the activities of mall goers in South Portland.

Engaged and married at the Bethel Transfer Station, Danee Voorhees and Sherry Whittemore speak to David Hart about his wedding.

A member of the Green Party, Pat LaMarche shows pride when she mentions that she once ran for Vice-President of the United States. Elizabeth Massa captures the life of LaMarche.

Pamela Wood introduces readers to the first half of this Salt issue, dealing with the island community on Mount Desert Island.

Erin Campbell speaks to Alberta Redmond about her Christmas experiences growing up.

Over the course of four interviews, Launa Cable and other Salt students learned how to cane chairs from Avon Wilcox. Cable documents the work Wilcox does on chairs and the caning process.

Karen Gelardi speaks to Jessica Jenkins about leaving islands the way one found it, without a human trace.

Megan Hanson captures the life of Mary Ann Cupero, a trucker of 15 years.

Lynn Kippax Jr. takes a photograph of a young boy outside of a pool hall on Walter Street in Eastport.