A long established part of Portland, the John J. Nissen Baking Company has had many employees come through the business. Lisa Ferrugia speaks to current and former employees of the baking company to learn about their experiences working for the company and their opinions about a facility move to Biddeford.

Staff, contributors, trustees, and academic board members are listed.

Playing hockey for the Lewiston Maineiacs is more than just a way for young men to play hockey with peers, but a way to fulfill the dream of being drafted in the NHL. Liz Lance captures the importance of playing hockey in the Québec Major Junior Hockey League.

Gretchen Batz speaks to Ilsa Pasechnik, from the Russian colony in Richmond, Maine. Pasechnik shares stories about the music she loves and her losses in Russia.

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

As the son of a hard working immigrant, John Anagnostis wanted to be a teacher from a young age. Lisa Palas highlights Anagnostis' journey to get an education and how his father made those opportunities available to him.

Clint Karlsen captures images on the Canadian Pacific Railroad, looking at the railroad from the perspective of employees and train passengers.

Listing of Salt production staff, contributors, and faculty.

Salt informs readers that this View From Pier Road will be the last time this column is published.

Intrigued by the concept of a cemetery that only conducts burials with biodegradable materials, Ellen Hills offered her summer property to be transformed into a graveyard. Leslie Koren speaks to Hills regarding her decision on the use of her land.

Cay Chalker captures the life of a dairy farmer and their farm chores.

Returning to his hometown, Gabe Grabin goes back to Kennebunk following a prostitution scandal. Grabin speaks to members of the community about their reactions and opinions to the news, and how rumors spread about prominent individuals from the town being involved.