For Barbara Cough, adopting her daughters Catie and Kimberly from China were a way for her to understand a culture that is part of her own lineage. Liz Mak documents how Barbara and her partner attempt to expose their children to a culture they have never known.

Samantha Broun discusses life on Cliff Island, speaking to residents on the island. Broun speaks to the residents about how they spend their time around the island, the island's future, and how island life is different than being on the mainland.

The Richmond Sauna in Richmond gives patrons the freedom to relax in a wood-burning sauna atmosphere. Steve Gough discusses his experience going to the Richmond Sauna, and Richard Jarvi speaks about starting his business.

Storrey Morrison documents the Cliff Island School on Cliff Island remains a unique place for learning.

Kyle Glover captures the daily life of a Sudanese family in Portland.

Mark Emerson and others from Salt capture how the islands off Cape Porpoise have retained their gemlike beauty.

Tim Rice speaks to David Breggia about his life on Munjoy Hill in Portland's Little Italy.

Pamela Wood introduces readers to stories in the April 1976 Salt Magazine related to rum running.

Pamela Wood speaks about tourism as a double edged sword in Maine, and how it is impacting the state in the 1980s.

List of back issues and books from Salt.

Craig Smith documents the annual polar bear plunge held in Industry to honor Chester Greenwood, creator of the earmuffs. Smith focuses on the Fowke family, who are partaking in the plunge.

As an experienced documentarian, David Isay has won almost every award in broadcasting. Kate Philbrick documents the work of Isay and learns about what life is like in the field.