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

Frederica Lipmann discusses the tradition of serving food to the hungry and highlights the efforts made by the volunteers at the St. Vincent de Paul Society Soup Kitchen.

Fleeing Iraq because of their cooperation with American forces, former interpreters have found a new home in Maine. Genevieve Lysen documents the lives of Iraqis living in Maine, and discusses the difficulties they face here in America finding work.

Pamela Wood offers an introduction to readers for this double issue, that touches on the continuity of work, continuing harvest of land, and making of things.

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.

Adeline Violas discusses the culture of antique car restoration, speaking with collectors and restorers.

Since he was young, Reid Chapman has enjoyed the outdoors and farming. Ernest Eaton and others document the story of Chapman, an 80 year old man who farms in West Kennebunk.

Jessica Stolzberg documents the lives of visually imparied individuals and their experiences at the Maine Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired.

Pamela Wood documents the opinions of other towns people regarding the Pittston Company refinery.

Knitting bait bags since the age of ten, Ada Foss has been creating them ever since. Anne Pierter visits Foss to learn how to create the bags and the work that goes into each piece.

Coming to Maine with his family in the late 19th century, David Breggia has seen both joy and sorrow in the history of Little Italy in Portland. Hugh French visits Breggia to learn about Portland's Italian community.

Guide to help people find important places to eat in Maine.