Leaving a successfull career and her home in the Democratic Republic of Congo due to an ethnic war, Adele Ngoy dreamed of bringing her favorite holiday to Portland. Emily Ambrose highlights the the efforts of Ngoy to host a gala, bringing International Women's Day to Portland.

A delivery man for Pizza Time in Portland, Tom Witkowski highlights his job delivering pizza to customers. Witkowski speaks about his love for pizza and his experiences while on the job.

Liz Webler documents the life of Lorelie Lowell, discussing her rural lifestyle and hobbies.

From dawn to dusk, friends and neighbors of Stacy Wentworth helped him raise a 50 foot barn in Arundel. Anne Gorham documents the work that went into putting the barn together.

Pamela Wood introduces readers to the June 1976 Bicentennial Salt Magazine, discussing the work that her students put into the book.

Lisa Merlini highlights the lives of Mira Cua and Cong Ba Nguyen, a couple who have different nationalities, but were able to mix and meld them into the family they started.

Pamela Wood introduces readers to the topic of poverty, which is the focus of this issue of Salt Magazine.

Coming to Maine as refugees, two Cambodian families experience contrasts from their old lives and new ones in a land with plenty. Marianne Ciampi highlights how these two families adapt to their new lives in Maine.

For individuals who have autism, many programs and services allow them to lead organized and scheduled lives, easing the challenges they face daily. Caitlin Little highlights the life of Kaley Young, a high-functioning autistic women who is taking steps towards integration despite budget cuts to the social services that assist her.

As Maine's largest myth, the Great North Woods provides questions about the Woods of today and tomorrow. Lynn Kippax Jr. and Nancy Jesser explore which of these myths will survive over time.

Pamela Wood introduces readers to the first issue of the Salt Magazine from January 1974.

Pamela Wood speaks to Art Mackay regarding the raising of salmon and how it impacts the economics of Eastport. In the closing paragraphs of the magazine, Pamela Wood recounts the current situation in Eastport, and how there is promise for the town.