Ed Werler recounts stories from his life, with regard to his wife Martha. Werler speaks about the love for his wife, their time together, and Martha's dementia.

Growing up with a handicapped parent for his entire life, Laine Zimmerman captured images of places that reminded him of his mother, showing his point of view of the world.

Pamela Wood introduces readers to stories in this issue of Salt magazine related to town locals and tourism.

Column by Thomas Bradbury on the changes that Chester P. Flaherty brought to Simpson's Cove.

With a love for books and words, Scott Mullenberg began his career as a bookbinder. Ursula Chodosh profiles Mullenberg's work, and his love and distrust for language.

After years of smoking, journalist Doug Harlow got surgery to save his life from cancer, but lost his voice in the process. Emily Kwong highlights how Harlow continues to perform his job as a journalist for the Morning Sentinel through the help of an electrolarynx, and how losing his voice changed the way he relates to people.

Dropped as a child, John Lee was left blind. Marshall Clarke captures how Lee does not let his blindness stand in his way to enjoy his life to the fullest.

Emily Funkhouser highlights the work of boat builders and boat restorers at the Brooklin Boatyard in Brooklin, Maine. Funhouser speaks to carpenters about their experiences and the building process.

For centuries, males have been the head of congregations for various religions. Melissa Leighty explores how in Maine there are women who have taken on these leadership roles, and despite different religious backgrounds, their perspectives are united by their gender.

In Portland, there is a man who rides around on his bike and carries birds on him. Brian Gersten profiles Starr Saravia and his interactions with birds in the city.

Dania Akkad highlights the work of Edward Jernazian performs at his shop, Albert's Clocks. Jernazian recounts his experiences fixing watches and clocks for customers.

Carla Neufeldt speaks to Tom Nunes, a toll collector, about his experiences working in a toll booth, and how he makes his job interesting.