In the the Androscoggin River Valley, many people in the community went to the family practice of Terry and Edward Martin for their heal care needs, which eventually started to include being diagnosed for cancer. Katie Fuller explores how the Martin's began to see links between the community members developing cancer and their employment at the paper mill.

Pamela Wood introduces readers to the topic of poverty, which is the focus of this issue of Salt Magazine.

In Maine, there is a growing conflict between old lifestyles and traditions surrounding hunting and wildlife preservation. Rebecca Goldfine investigates the differing opinions of hunters and animal rehabilitators regarding the use of land for hunting.

Many radio DJ's develop a certain personality that makes them distinct from others. Rebecca Stewart captures DJ Jon James' daily life, working for a radio program, and his family life.

Greggory Elliott explores the histories of various stores in downtown Waterville, and learns about how these business interact with the economics of the area.

In Portland, there are local stores that are more progressive in their nature, selling materials for the gay and Christian communities. Tania Tasse uncovers how these stores fit into the greater story of the gay rights and Christian movement in America.

Heather Flor is a Peruvian-American farmer and artist who uses rest as a radical tool. Heather’s mother, María Rosita, and her four-year old nephew, Ediercito, do too.

In Maine, there is a growing conflict between old lifestyles and traditions surrounding hunting and wildlife preservation. Rebecca Goldfine investigates the differing opinions of hunters and animal rehabilitators regarding the use of land for hunting.

Erin Birney documents the shared memory of the Kanakan family through the use of photographs.

Along the beach, Arden Davis collects Irish sea moss, something he claims most people do not know about. Seth Hansen documents the process of sea moss harvesting.

Peter Lang-Stanton, Chloe Prasinos, and Roger Smith document the history of the Flagstaff and Dead River communities.

John Randolph captures the lives of caregivers and volunteers at Peabody House in Portland. These individuals offer support and services to people living with HIV/AIDS in Maine.