For centuries, males have been the head of congregations for various religions. Katherine Bordwell captures how in Maine there are women who have taken on these leadership roles.

As a direct descendant of Barney Beal, Avery Kelley is known for his ability to tell stories. Jill Harvey speaks to Kelley about a trip he took to New York.

For three months, Salt students visited the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village as their guests. Rebecca Sheble documents how Maine's Shaker community has been able to grow within recent years by adapting to a changing world.

Abdi Saeed speaks about the journey that his mother, Nimo Saeed, has gone through living in Somalia, coming to Maine, and learning English.

Charles and Alice Archambault discuss the loss of their home in Maine, due to a high tide at Camp Ellis.

Despite the outrage from fishermen, sea farmers are fencing off sections of coastal bottom. George Carey documents the controversy between mussel growers and lobstermen.

The Raymond Hill Baptist only holds its services during the summer season, and many of the congregation members travel from in and out of state to attempt service. Frederica Lipmann documents the events surrounding arson attacks on the church, and how the church community reacted.

As a former rum runner, "Pirate" is now the captain of a tugboat. Paul Jackson speaks to Pirate about his rum running experiences during the prohibition era.

Listing of Salt production staff, contributors, and faculty.

Julie Johnson highlights the services provided by Youth and Family Outreach in Portland, which supports youths who are living on the street. Johnson also speaks with girls regarding their personal lives and survival from abuse.

In Oxford County, the mineral-rich veins keep gem and rock collectors returning for more. Jeffrey Schlegel documents how the lure of digging for treasure is seen in Oxford County.

For students struggling to do well in middle school, the Herring Gut Learning Center allows students to learn about aquaculture and run their own business. Jack Rodolico documents the work that students do with aquaculture, and how the alternative education program gives them an opportunity to succeed.