While Portland is heralded as a city that is too good to be true, Maria Hazen explored the other side of the story. Hazen documents the lives of individuals who are struggling to get off the streets.

Informational page on the Salt Semester Program.

Joanna Johnson captures the life of Polly Yourathane, the character creation of Kevin Head, who is transgender living in Portland.

Kyle Glover captures the daily life of a Sudanese family in Portland.

Collection of letters sent to Salt regarding their work.

In the town of Searsport, one of the country's largest natural gas companies intends to build an expansive propane storage facility. Diane Sterberg investigates how the local residents gave enough support due to promises of economic prosperity, despite opponents of the project feeling deceived about the integrity of the process.

Salt editor Samuel A. Eliot informs readers that Salt will be returning to a small 64 page magazine.

Introduction to the Salt Book.

In 1962, Almon Williams began raising sheeps. Williams walks Salt students through the sheep shearing process.

Nancy Jesser hangs out with Joe in Millinocket, who believes that people mature faster in small towns than in the city.

Short interviews with Salt alumni.