Amy Toensing shares a photograph of the broccoli fields in Limestone, Maine.

Meet Dom. He’s 20 years old, and he spent three years of his childhood incarcerated at Maine’s last juvenile jail: Long Creek Youth Development Center. For years, there’s been a discussion within the Maine State Legislature about whether jail is the right place for kids who’ve committed a crime. But how do kids like Dom end up in Long Creek in the first place? And is there a world in which Maine can safely keep kids out of jail? CONTENT WARNING: Descriptions of violence, mentions of child abuse and incarceration, and profanity

At the Kenniston Hill Inn in Boothbay Harbor, people are afraid to stay in bedroom number five, the Nicole Room, a room that has been investigated by the Maine Ghost Hunters. Caitlin McDonnell speaks to these paranormal investigators about their beliefs in the paranormal and the practices they follow in the field.

Liza Buchbinder investigates the mental health system in Maine, speaking with caretakers and visting the Augusta Mental Health Institute.

Sociologist Peter Rose argues that ethnic groups in Maine are not part of a homogeneous melting pot, but rather distinct contributors to an identifiable American stew.

At the center of the city of Portland, Monument Square serves as the main location for Portland's political and economic activity. Cynthia Lee observes the activity around Monument Square to capture the essense of the downtown area.

Pamela Wood introduces readers to stories in this issue of Salt magazine related to the wild blueberry barrens of Maine.

Maine Mead Works produces locally sourced honey wine, handmade by a Portland couple and their few employees. Kira Goldenberg highlights how Carly Cope and Ben Alexander have plans for expansion, but have to decide if that will jeopardize the artisan sensibility.

Ken Kobre captures an image of tourists relaxing outside of a motel in southern Maine.

Rebecca McDonald discusses the services and programs offered at the Maine Children's Home, and how these programs give teenage mothers an opportunity to get an education.

Brendan Moore explores the culture of independent film making in Maine, speaking to filmmakers and discussing films.

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