At the Opportunity Farm for Boys, at-risk youths are able to receive help and education. Jill Smith discusses the programs offered at the farm to assist the youth's who live there.

As women begin to enter into the blue collar working world in larger numbers, the old idea of women staying at home to raise a family is fading away. Valerie Coffin documents the lives of several women who work tough industry jobs and still raise their families, all playing vital roles in everyday life.

Chris Murray documents the trucking industry in Maine and the experiences of truckers on the road.

Mary Lou Wendell documents how immigrants who come from different places to America for freedom are the bridge generation.

James C. Curtis writes on the documentary tradition, comparing the work of Salt and the Farm Security Administration in Maine.

Located on Hobson's Wharf in Portland, Becky's Diner sees a particular set of regulars nearly everyday. Kerry Elson speaks to owner Becky Rand and patrons to learn about the diner and the atmosphere within.

Cultural memory is important to retain through generations because it holds the history of a culture and of a people. Patrick Winkelman captures how the Passamaquoddy are working on regenerating their heritage.

Jennifer Andrews introduces readers to the stories in the Salt 2004-2005 Magazine.

Tania van Bergen highlights the life of Pam Ward, owner of a recycling redemption center. Van Bergen covers the work that Ward puts into her business and her personal life.

Nayantara Kakshapati captures the Local 188 restaurant, owned by Jay Villani.

In September of 2019, a story broke on Maine local news about a body that was found buried in Vernelle Jackson’s yard in the town of Norway. Jackson explained that the body was that of her dear friend Mae Shelton. The state police began an investigation to determine Shelton’s cause of death and the culpability of Jackson in the situation. Meanwhile the community began to discuss what it means to bury the body of a loved one in your yard. What follows is a story about friendship and one woman’s dedication to keeping a promise. This story is dedicated to my mother.

When Salt joins Bert McBurnie in the wilderness at Chesuncook Lake, their adventure escalates when they join his search for a lost hunter.