Keeping the local memory of a community alive is important and in the small town of Weld, their history brings the community closer. Amanda Bladt captures images around the town.

Pamela Wood documents the history of Water Street in Eastport. Wood speaks to locals about the activity on the street.

While growth or decline may affect a community, the local residents remember the history of a community. Kim Wutkiewicz captures images of Belfast.

Drawing from personal experiences, Janine Clarke discusses what the camps of Cold Stream Pond mean to her. She looks at the lives and histories of the people who own these camps, and how their family histories are shaped by them.

Pamela Wood introduces readers to stories in this issue of Salt magazine related to town locals and tourism.

Spanning the waterway of the Townsend Gut, the Southport Bridge is one of the only remaining swing bridges in Maine. Bonnie Rosenbaum discusses the history of the bridge and how the Lewis family now run the bridge.

The Damariscotta River runs through Lincoln County and plays a valuable role in local commerce. Jennifer Brockway speaks to individuals regarding the history and conservation efforts of the river.

With a curiosity for what Gooch's Beach was like 250 years ago, Timm White set out to find someone who could tell him about the history of the beach. White speaks to three individuals who know the story of Stephen Harding, a man who built a log garrison in 1702 on what is today the Sea Side House property.

Walking up and down Congress St. in Portland everyday, Elise Pepple decided to explore the histories of places she passes. Pepple speaks to Jeane Bull about the local history of the area, and speaks to people who frequent key locations downtown.

Thomas Bradbury recounts the history of Pinkham Hall and how it is fitting that a group like Salt would find a home there.

In Portland, Tate and Tyng Streets hold a history of displacement, change, and decay. Amanda Holmes vists people in the neighborhood to discuss why they still cling to Tate and Tyng.

In the town of Lubec, the story of the giant whale that washed ashore is part of their local history. Arielle Zionts documents the work being done to excavate the skeleton of the whale to put on display, and speaks to people from the town about their opinions on the excavation.