Firing ranges in the state of Maine have no laws against stray bullets hitting someone's personal property, which is an issue with Jeff Jones. Jeremy Gardner highlights how Jeff Jones tried to fight against the Wiscasset Rod and Gun Club for endangering his home and family.

When Chuck Varney started the Second Wind Farm on Chebeague Island, the farm became a source of pride and local for the islanders. Claire Houston documents how Varney has had to deal with closing on the land.

In the organized territory of Township 5, Range 8 (T5R8), lives 93 year old Muriel Fortier, who is being forced to move away. Jennifer Leahy captures Fortier's life.

As an independent church, Hosanna Church in Oxford struggles to maintain large membership numbers. Hayley Anson documents the work and dedication of Eric Hanson and Dallas Henry, co-pastors at the church.

A member of the Green Party, Pat LaMarche shows pride when she mentions that she once ran for Vice-President of the United States. Beatrice Marovich discusses the life of LaMarche, covering her early life and political career.

Having been branded as a "trash town," the city of Biddeford signed a contract to purchase MERC and the land it operates on. Chloé Crettien investigates how the closing of MERC will impact the city economically, yet restore pride in the community.

Pamela Wood introduces readers to stories in this issue of Salt magazine related to town locals and tourism.

Barbara Michaels uncovers the lives of five self-employed individuals who perform various services to entertain the public, highlighting the importance of following one's passion in life.

In Presque Isle, Cluny McPherson collects the heritage of potato growing people. Tanya Solomon and Parise White speak to McPherson about his collection of old farm tools.

With an interest in firearms from a young age, Monty Washburn began making guns for himself. Laurie Astrowsky and others document Washburn's interest in guns and the work that goes into crafting one.

The idea of recycling is nothing new, and for people in Maine they have been finding ways to reuse old items for generations. Elka Uchman documents how Mainers salvage and repurpose second hand items.

When long-time friend Monty Washburn invited Salt students on an expedition, they wasted no time in joining along. Jay York reports from Washburn's hunting camp near Upton on the subject of fiddlehead hunting.