While Portland is heralded as a city that is too good to be true, Maria Hazen explored the other side of the story. Hazen documents the lives of individuals who are struggling to get off the streets.

Willie and Elizabeth Ames both come from lobstering families, growing up as island people. Anne Pierter documents the lives of the Ames' with regard to lobstering and island life.

Pamela H. Wood introduces a profile on Ruth Moulden, a women who had to work as hard as any man on Swan's Island.

Bios of the contributors to the Salt Summer 2002 Magazine.

Janet Culbert documents the history of Flynn's News, a diner in South Berwick. Culbert speaks with the owners to learn about the role their diner plays in the community.

In the French Canadian community in Biddeford, Toots Bouthot makes makes his music. Dana Gillian documents Bouthot's passion for music.

Having only seen the boundaries of the marsh as a child and wondering could lie within, Emily Wilson journeys into the Scarborough marsh. Wilson learns about the history of the marsh and about those who live there.

Wynne Parry discusses how the Bayside neighborhood of Portland has begun to revitalize their community after dealing with years of arson and vandalism. Parry speaks to residents of the neighborhood to learn about their experiences in the area.

Leaving behind her secular life following the divorce from her husband, Barbara Fenton sought refuge within a Mennonite church in Massachusetts. Kristen Hewitt highlights the religious journey that Fenton has gone through, and how several families moved to Brownfield to build a Mennonite church community there.

Laura Lynn Lane documents the life of Mary Anne Toft Walton.

Curious about a man known for his uniqueness, Salt students visit Arthur Welch of Cape Porpoise. Richard Merrill and other Salt students speak to Welch about his personal life.

Coming to Maine with his family in the late 19th century, David Breggia has seen both joy and sorrow in the history of Little Italy in Portland. Hugh French visits Breggia to learn about Portland's Italian community.