Jill Gardner discusses the history of Bonnie's Diner in Winslow, Maine, and talks to regulars about their experiences there.

Amanda Venable captures a photograph of Mike Geary pictured with other members of the Maine Sled Hockey Team.

Merrill Maiano explores the intricacies of the beer brewing process and industry from a smaller level. Maiano speaks with homebrewers and learns how brewing beer is treated as an art form.

Jessica Lee learns about the Boys and Girls Club from facilitators and participants, and discusses the experiences of the youth at the organization.

With a curiosity on how to build boats in bottles. Howard Doane and Bill Shook speak to Richard Nickerson about his craft. Doane and Shook document Nickerson's process of building the boats and placing them in the bottles.

One of the largest senior populations in the country is in rural Lincoln County, Maine. An aging population with little to no public transportation, the area faces wide spread senior isolation. A senior-led volunteer group drives their more isolated peers, and in the process, builds community.

Members of the Maine Squeeze discuss their experiences making music, playing traditional ethnic music, and the accordion.

Separated from the main land, people who live in island communities may sometimes require spiritual and material resources. Stephanie Wittmer captures the work of a non-denominational organization, Maine Sea Coast Mission, that aims to offer services to island and coastal communities.

Considered by some as the armpit of Maine, Lewiston, has developed a poor reputation. Claire Holman speaks to residents of the Franco-American community around town to showcase Lewiston's strength and beauty.

Pamela Wood introduces readers to the first half of this Salt issue, dealing with the island community on Mount Desert Island.

Friends of Casco Bay, an organization dedicated to improving and protecting the water quality of Casco Bay, is run through the help of volunteers. Benjamin Glasser captures the work that these volunteers do for the organization and Casco Bay.

Culture can be expressed through many different avenues, from telling a story about ones culture, to performing a traditional dance. Jessica Kohler speaks to performers with the House Island Project to learn about their experiences and the House Island Project.