David C. Smith, Professor of History, looks at how salt marshes in Maine function. Smith discusses how dikes were built in order to farm the salt marshes.

Marae Hart speaks to various individuals in Maine to learn about their definitions of happiness. Hart discusses different philosophies and beliefs regarding the emotion.

In Portland, Tate and Tyng Streets hold a history of displacement, change, and decay. Amanda Holmes vists people in the neighborhood to discuss why they still cling to Tate and Tyng.

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.

Growing up with a passion for restoration, Scott Hatch makes a living on restoring old barns. Douglas Milliken discusses Hatch's work on barns and how he is restoring history through barns.

Although country music generally finds more popularity in the south, the country music scene in Maine has a large following. From radio to organizations, Elyssa East looks at how country music plays a role in certain communities of Maine.

At the invitation of Down East Magazine, Salt documented Christmas memories from an older generation.

Dana Eastman, an avid fisherman, runs the Tackle Shop in Portland and instructs customers on how to catch bigger fish than they could before. Ian Moulton speaks to Eastman about his business and passion for fishing.

The tradition of using herbal medicine for health care dates back thousands of years, and in Maine, there are herbalists who follow these traditions. Sara Thibodeau investigates how herbalists in Maine are making herbs a daily part of their lives.

As a group project, members of Salt document the topics of river driving, logging, and cooking for loggers.

In Kennebunk, Willis Gowen runs a local drug store. Elizabeth Turner documents the work Gowen has done for his community for over 53 years at his pharmacy.

Luke Snyder highlights the life of Jordan Kratz, a Jewish punk rocker. Snyder discusses Kratz's punk rock lifestyle, interest in science fiction, and living with Hepatitis C.