This short profile piece highlights René Goddess Johnson and her journey of self-discovery through art from South Africa to Portland, Maine.

Richard Sitler photographs the Central Beauty School, where students study to be cosmetologists.

After rediscovering a population of strugeon in the Penobscot River, a group of scientists from the University of Maine is trying to figure out why the strugeon are there. Isaac Kestenbaum speaks to the researchers about their search for the fish.

Michael Wingfield, a world class percussionist, share his knowledge of drumming with communities throughout Maine and New England. Bryan Thomas captures the work done by Wingfield in Searsmont.

As Maine's largest myth, the Great North Woods provides questions about the Woods of today and tomorrow. Lynn Kippax Jr. and Nancy Jesser explore which of these myths will survive over time.

In Maine, it is common for one person's trash to become a treasure to someone else. Jim Daniels and Edite Pedrosa visit the Montsweag Flea Market to learn about the flea market business functions.

The Summer 2002 issue of Salt Magazine features stories on the Cambodian community, Peabody House in Portland, and the small town of Chesuncook, Maine.

Kyle Glover captures images of various women in Maine who ride motorcycles, learning about the culture and passion they have for their bikes.

Does the internet have a physical mark in the world? In Portland, Maine? What does it take to render the so-called "cloud" visible?

As a canine trainer for the Maine State Police, Jerry Carr teaches policemen and their dogs how to locate drugs. Katie Ricciardi profiles Carr's work and experience training dogs.

In Maine, moose hunting permits are given out as a lottery. Jamie Yuenger highlights how one women was picked on her first try, and discusses about her experience.

In Rockport, Maine, a family dispute split and divided an entire family. Shara Morris investigates how the house was literally split and moved, and speaks to people who lived in the home.