In Salt's first guest article, John E. Chaisson writes about his childhood days in the Maine woods.

Observing the rituals of the Orthodox church, Slavic immigrants in Richmond, Maine continue a tradition of those who came before them. Kate Jeremiah captures the practices of the Russian community at St. Nicholas Church.

Wicca is a faith with freedom, which is what Cynthia Collins was looking for. Maria Schriber captures how Collins finds freedom as a witch.

Beech Ridge Motor Speedway in Scarborough, Maine was the first place in Maine built just for racing cars, and while it is no Daytona, the individuals who attend and participate at the speedway take it serious. Erin Collins discusses with drivers and crew members what it is like to race stock cars at Beech Ridge.

James C. Curtis writes on the documentary tradition, comparing the work of Salt and the Farm Security Administration in Maine.

Tonee Harbert captures the essence of traditional working class diners around Maine.

Holly Wilmeth captures the work of Raymond Strout, a carpenter by trade, who is a blood wormer by nature.

Mary Kathryn Durham investigates the lives of transgender individuals living in Maine, speaking with individuals of varying backgrounds.

Stephanie Mitchell captures the life of one Ethiopian family in Maine.

London Chretien discusses the topic of community supported agriculture and how certain individuals practice this type of alternative farming in Maine.

The legacy of hardworking people in Maine allows women to fit into any workforce, including highway construction. Vanessa Cirulli highlights the work of Christine Webber, a woman who works in project management for highway construction, and discusses working in a male dominated field.

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