A longtime friend of Monty Washburn, Mary Turner works and lives on a farm in West Peru. James Jannetti speaks to Turner about her life experiences.

Tom Falby learns about the shrimping industry in Maine by speaking with fishermen and going shrimp dragging.

Heading to Giles Family Farm in Alfred, Mark Baker and others go to learn about cider production. Baker and other Salt students speak to Bruce Gile about the squeezing process and the work that goes into the production.

As more opportunities grew for women in the workplace, and religious activity became accessible to the lay person, many religious communities saw a drop in numbers. Leith Warlick explores the Sisters of Mercy community and discusses the traditions that they continue to practice at St. Joseph's Convent in Portland.

Samantha Dahan speaks to residents of New Beginnings to learn their stories and how they are attempting to change their lives in a positive manner.

Andrea Downs and Cynthia Pinkham highlight the life of Cecil Kelley, a fisherman from Jonesport. Kelley shares several of his stories as well.

A certified Master Composter and soil science professor, Dan Franek uses his own urine to fertilize compost. Pamela Cragin discusses compost with Franek and it helps the community save money at the dump and wastewater treatment plant.

Nancy Rosenbaum highlights the Local 188 restaurant, owned by Jay Villani. Rosenbaum speaks to Villani about the start of the business and how it fits into the local restaurant scene.

Column by Thomas Bradbury on joining the Atlantic Hose Volunteer Engine Company.

In order to understand how gill netting works, Keith Euler took a trip with Herbert Hutchins out to sea. Euler documents the work Hutchins does with gill nets and how he sticks with netting year round.

Rosemary Elliott speaks to John Gaskill of Portland about his personal history. Gaskill shares his story of a black boy with a mind of his own growing up in Portland.

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.