Georgia Smith highlights the life of John Martovich, a piano and violin repairman in Portland.

With popular culture depicting ideas of survivalism more and more, there are individuals who do live the survivalist lifestyle in quite. Michael Hicks documents the work that preppers do in order to be ready for any survival situation.

Leah Arsenault documents the work of Danny Todd, who runs a scallop boat during the winter.

Laurie Smith and Anne Pierter review different kinds of herbs that can cure various ailments.

Lynn Volbrecht highlights the band Kino Proby, a tribute band for the Russian rock star Viktor Tsoy and his band Kino. Volbrecht speaks to the band to learn about their experiences playing music and Russian culture.

List of back issues and books from Salt.

List of back issues and books from Salt.

List of back issues and books from Salt.

Jacqueline Shine discusses the work of Portland West, a non-profit that offers community outreach to assist individuals with affordable housing. Shine speaks to Liza Richardson about her experiences placing tenants, affordable housing, and Portland West.

Brittany Hughes documents the raising of Portland's holiday tree in Monument Square.

List of back issues and books from Salt.

List of back issues and books from Salt.