Racial barriers exist in many parts of the United States and in the state of Maine, but the church community of Green Memorial AME Zion Church aims to break down those barriers. Nicole Nardon explores how this church embraces integration in order to share their faith with all.

Lydia Peelle highlights the lives and work of Diane and Vance Child, two taxidermists have dedicated the last decade to the craft. Peel speaks to Diane and Vance about their business and their spirituality.

Nat Bell is an independent logger living and working in Leeds, Maine. In addition to felling trees, hauling logs, and cutting lumber, Nat also volunteers his time to the Kennebec Land Trust teaching kids about the benefits of good, sustainable forestry.

Sarah Elzas speaks to Franco Americans about their experiences in Lewiston when French was spoken by everyone, and how things are now different in the town. Elzas explores how Franco Americans are losing sight of their cultural roots.

With the recession of the late 2000s, many paper mills in Maine were closed down, including the Otis Specialty Papers Mill in the town of Jay. Cheryl Rau captures how residents of the town are coming together to support each other.

Amy Toensing captures a photograph of Marthe Rivard in her home in Lewiston, Maine.

Introduction to articles in this issue of Salt Magazine.

A story about nostalgia, the connective power of radio, and one beloved oldies DJ - who runs 10 radio stations, all on his own, from his home in Bath.

Candlepin bowling, which is unique to New England and the Maritime Provinces, offers a different way to experience bowling. Jason McCray explores the inner working of Good Time Lanes in Lisbon Falls, speaking to patrons and owners of the bowling alley.

With such close proximity to middle class Americans, Indian culture in Penobscot has started to mimic the American standard of living. Sheryl Lane profiles how Indian culture is on the island by speaking to Madas Sapiel.

Anne Leighton Massoni captures Cathy Shroeder in the process of throwing clay at a cooperative studio in South Portland.

When Taunton Bay closed off to fisherman and draggers in 2000, fishermen who made their livelihoods in those waters began to suffer financially. Kelsey Abbott highlights how the fishermen who harvested mussels in Taunton Bay are facing bankruptcy and business instability,due to their displacement.