Jeanee Dudley highlights the history of the Etz Chaim Synagogue in Portland's East End. Dudley discusses the renovations the synagogue has undergone, remaining part synagogue and becoming part museum.

Living on the Maine Sex Offender Registry, Chris Thompson discusses the challenges he faces in his life. Thompson speaks about meeting his wife, the support he has from his wife's grandparents, and the psychological impact the label of sex offender has on him.

Erin Bonville captures the life of Pam Ward, owner of a recycling redemption center.

In central Maine, there is a cluster of small communities that are home to many Swedish immigrants. Debbie Ziegler and others investigate how these communities continue to preserve the traditions of their forefathers.

Some kids just aren’t built for school. At least, that’s what we say when schools aren’t built for all kids. Max is a 16-year-old lobster fisherman and a junior at Sumner Memorial High School in Sullivan, Maine. He’s working to balance school and work with the help of an alternative education program at his school.

Representative of a different era, the Criterion Theater in Bar Harbor stands out. Peter Cooper documents how the theater continues to function in Bar Harbor's changing world.

Jessica Stolzberg documents the lives of visually imparied individuals and their experiences at the Maine Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired.

Martha McNey takes a trip with Casey Stender on his boat, the Petra Anne, to document his work as a fisherman.

Lizz Giordano documents the life of Norah Warren, Manager of the Vinalhaven Lobster Co-op.

List of Salt alumni from 1972-2003.

When people come together on Indiana Island to play bingo, they are prepared to spend over twelve hours playing. Julie Maurer documents the community of bingo players at Indian Island Bingo.

Terry Farish introduces readers to stories in the Salt 2003-2004 Magazine.