Kate D. Philbrick captures a photograph of friends at Gritty McDuff's Brew Pub.

The public housing community of Riverton Park serves residents that are mostly refugees from Somalia and Sudan. Ted Hornick explores how the Portland Public Housing Authority and local police are working together to address concerns regarding gang violence within the community, and what they are doing to help the youth in the area.

Caitlin Corrigan speaks to Brigitte Paulus about a show she is the choreographing, Nutcracker Burlesque. Corrigan speaks to Paulus regarding her experiences dancing, drug use, and her alternate version of the Nutcracker.

Salt invites scholars to a conference to speak about how folk culture and popular culture interact. Salt offers a report on the conference.

Bert Cass documents the lives of individuals who live at the YMCA.

Long popular at Maine agricultural fairs, harness racing is a competitive sport that runs nearly the entire year in New England. Meredith Edmunds highlights the life of Orrin Phipps, the oldest harness racer in the world, speaking to Phipps about his experiences with racing and getting into the sport.

As Portland becomes more suburban, Peaks Island has experienced waves of change. Harry Brown documents how the community of people have little in common except the ferry commute they make and their liking for Peaks Island.

Clam digging in Maquoit Bay is a waiting game based on the weather and tides. Meredith Stukey investigates the trade of clamdigging and clam industry by speaking with individuals who hunt for clams in Maquoit Bay.

Coming to Maine with his family in the late 19th century, David Breggia has seen both joy and sorrow in the history of Little Italy in Portland. Hugh French visits Breggia to learn about Portland's Italian community.

Former residents of Little Italy in Portland discusses their experiences growing up in their neighborhood, and their sense of community. They speak about the community being destroyed because of urban renewal and the issue with eminent domain.

Bios of the contributors to the Salt Spring 2002 Magazine.

Schooner Fare is a folk group that gives a new beat to old songs that were almost forgotten. Amy Schnerr documents how the band aims to give songs back to the people in a contemporary setting.