Called names when they were young, Lauretta Elie and Emily Kinney were picked on for not being able to read. Melissa Buxton profiles how Elie and Kinney live and deal with being illiterate.

At the center of the city of Portland, Monument Square serves as the main location for Portland's political and economic activity. Cynthia Lee observes the activity around Monument Square to capture the essense of the downtown area.

In order to reach a younger and more cosmopolitan audience, a group of young entrepreneurs have started to re-image the identy of Maine through clothing and food. Sara Franklin documents how three brands are curating their image to capture the ethos of Maine.

Tom Falby learns about the shrimping industry in Maine by speaking with fishermen and going shrimp dragging.

Within the Education Department of the Maine State Prison, inmates are offered an opportunity to join a program geared towards giving inmates a way to prepare in rejoin public society. Drew Oberholtzer captures the Pre-Release Exit Program and the experiences of inmates within the prison.

Tiana Wilkinson uncovers the history of the passenger schooner, the Isaac H. Evans. Wilkinson speaks to passengers and crew members to learn about their experiences with the boat.

When the lease between the Cumberland County Civic Center and the Portland Pirates hockey team grew close, the fans struggled with the notion of their team being relocated. Emma Deans highlights the importance of hockey for the local community and how fans of the team rallied together.

Information regarding Salt's Center for Field Studies and the visitors that Salt has received.

Striving to do more with his job, Ryan Coulombe is Salty Pete, the mascot for the Portland Pirates hockey team. Brandan Collins documents how Coulombe makes attempts to do more for the organization and the normal routines of his work.

In the town of Wells, the Maine Diner is closed during the tourist season, unlike the other diners. Abby Dubay investigates why Louie Toton chooses to open his diner after Labor Day and how it makes his diner different.

The Sudanese Community Association of Maine hosts events geared towards showing their children the importance of education and going to school. Kyle Boelte highlights the work of Matthew Kongo, president of the Sudanese Community Association of Maine, and discusses his life in Portland and helping his community.

Statement from Neil Rolde, Chairman of the Salt Capital Campaign regarding capital, education, and magazine development costs.