In Cobscook Bay, the snail population is going away, which risks the community's way of life. Alix Blair highlights how Julie Keene is attempting to fight to save the snails and the harvesting community.

Standing at four and a half feet tall, Ida Allen can stand up for herself. Anne Gorham documents Allen's life as the daughter of a settler and growing up in the wilderness of Maine.

On Casco Bay, the Mother of the Good Shepherd Monastery provides a home for a monastic community. Mathew Frank explores the monastery to understand the practices of the monks, and learns about their opinion regarding monastic life.

Moving from one after school activity to another, Michee Jean constantly finds different extracurriculars to keep her occupied. Emily Bender captures the life of Jean, a teenager of Haitian decent.

Bios of the contributors to the Salt 2004-2005 Magazine.

Andrea Maio highlights the history of Wilhelm Reich, a psychoanalyst who lived and worked in Maine. Maio explores the Wilhelm Reich Museum and learns about Reich from Mary Byrd Higgins, director of the museum.

List of back issues and books from Salt.

List of back issues and books from Salt.

At the age of 23, Riley Hart was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Katie Bell profiles how Hart is adjusting to changes in her life and finding out that her father also has cancer.

Julie Shargel highlights the life of Amy, who has always sought out acceptance for being transgender. Amy speaks about experiences with family, working, and how society sees him.

Sarah Elzas documents the life of Cathy, a teenage mother, who has two children with her boyfriend. Cathy discusses the difficulties being a young mother and the parenting classes she takes.

Through language, Geoffrey Wani keeps his connection to Sudan alive while in Portland. Alana Kansaku-Sarmiento captures the work Wani does for his family to ensure they have a better life.