Greg Gilman, a chef in Portland, strives to create perfect food dishes and eating environments. Gilman speaks about gathering his produce and the lengths he goes to ensure the right atmosphere is achieved in his restaurant.

At Peabody House in Portland, Cynthia Cushing is able to receive care from nurses and volunteers to ensure she takes her AIDS medication, and also have a place to sleep. Meghan Lazier captures Cushing's life.

Amy Toensing shares a photograph of the broccoli fields in Limestone, Maine.

Erin Miller captures the work that Bob and Loretta MacLeod do creating Christmas wreaths on their farm in Columbia, Maine.

Making just 10% over the minimum wage, Crystal Cron still struggles to save money. Kelsey Nichols investigates how the standard of living is affected by the minimum wage in Portland, and how local businesses feel about changes to employee wages.

War-torn countries can cause individuals to flee their homes to find better lives for themselves and their family. Antonia Small captures how refugees from Bosnia have made new homes in Portland and started a Bosnian community.

A local business owner since 2006, Jacques deVillier owns the Old Port Wine Merchants and Cigar Shoppe in Portland. Rebeca Beeman captures images of deVillier sharing stories with his customers.

Maine Sailing Adventures provides sailing adventures for a variety of passengers every day during the summer. Kelly Shetron highlights the work of Megan Jones, who runs the business on her own after the passing of her business partner, Hasket Hildreth.

Jeanee Dudley highlights the history of the Etz Chaim Synagogue in Portland's East End. Dudley discusses the renovations the synagogue has undergone, remaining part synagogue and becoming part museum.

Pamela Wood introduces readers to stories in this issue of Salt magazine related to the wild blueberry barrens of Maine.

Ken Kobre captures an image of tourists relaxing outside of a motel in southern Maine.

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.