In Portland, El Sinai Church on Brighton Avenue is the first majority Latino Evangelical church in the city, ministered by Israel Ortiz. Anne Hoffman discusses the growing hispanic community in Portland, and highlights Ortiz's own journey to Portland.

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In Portland, the sea urchin industry represents an opportunity for individuals of all backgrounds to have a job working on the waterfront. Joan Amory explores how lucrative this business is for individuals in Portland.

In Salt's first guest article, John E. Chaisson writes about his childhood days in the Maine woods.

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.

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

As a more recent resident of Eastport, Meg McGarvey already feels like more firmly implanted in Eastport than in any other place. Pamela Wood highlights the work McGarvey wants to do working on the city's Economic Development Committee.

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Pamela Wood highlights how David Turner, an Eastport councilman, holds the power to question Pittston Company's actions.

As a longshoreman, Ed Barnes has had experience loading many ships into the Eastport breakwater. Pamela Wood highlights how Barnes came into his line of work.

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.

When long-time friend Monty Washburn invited Salt students on an expedition, they wasted no time in joining along. Jay York reports from Washburn's hunting camp near Upton on the subject of fiddlehead hunting.