List of Salt alumni from 1972-2003.

Barganing, bartering, and bidding are daily occurrences at the Portland Fish Exchange. Penelope Cumler documents the action of the Portland Fish Exchange and the role it plays in the commercial fishing market.

Drug abuse infests the city of Bangor, and the newly synthesized drug, bath salts, only make the situation worse. Gillian Frisch documents the work of Tom Reagan, a drug recognition expert, as he fights against drug abuse with education.

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.

A key staple to fishing is bait, and in Maine there are individuals who practice wormdigging. Jennifer Dowell speaks with some of these men and learns about capturing and dealing bait.

List of back issues and books from Salt.

Pamela Wood offers an introduction to readers for this double issue, that touches on the continuity of work, continuing harvest of land, and making of things.

Posey Gruener highlights the story of Rick and Barbara Spiegel, two dwarfs who live in Scarborough. The Spiegel's speak about their experiences with dwarfism, their relationship, and having a child.

Abigail Friel highlights the history of the milling industry in Biddeford, discussing how the old mill buildings are being used by hobbyists and artists.

Short write ups on the lawyer George Willard, the Custom House Wharf in Portland, and the Colony Inn.

Marcie Parker highlights the controversial life of Joe Soley, a landlord in the Old Port District of Portland, who many regard as a slumlord. Parker investigates Soley's life and his reputation as a slumlord.

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.