Diane Cook speaks to Joe Anderson, an arborist in Portland Maine. Anderson discusses trees, the work that an arborist performs, and things on his mind while he works.

As a singer/songwriter, Eric Bettencourt has relied on emotional turmoil to write better songs. Morgan Springer profiles how Bettencourt attempts to write music while trying to find personal happiness.

Ernie DeRaps spend his time painting lighthouses in order to preserve the often forgetten history of lighthousekeepers. Brian Gersten speaks to DeRaps about his time as a full-time keeper of four lighthouses throughout Maine, and how his art has given him a new purpose.

As potters, Bob and Lou Lipkin craft and create different kinds of ceramic objects. Mark Emerson highlights the work the Lipkin's do with ceramics in their studio.

Lisa Plihcik captures images of sculptors who attempt to make livings off of their artwork.

Jennifer Whitney captures the life of Rebecca Goodale, an author and illustrator who captures the essence of endangered and threatened animals and plants.

Information regarding the Salt Semester in Maine program.

Inside front cover for the Salt 2007-2008 Magazine, with message from Donna M. Galluzzo.

Amanda Kowalski documents the lives of Sasah Hom and Dylan Bolles, who found themselves beginning a new life in a winter rental on Peaks Island.

Wynne Parry discusses how the Bayside neighborhood of Portland has begun to revitalize their community after dealing with years of arson and vandalism. Parry speaks to residents of the neighborhood to learn about their experiences in the area.

Motivated to make art from a young age, Michelle Estell was inspired by her grandmother, who now has Alzheimer's. Stephanie Strauss profiles how Estell makes art influenced by her grandmother.

Robyn Redman captures the environment within Ernie Villeneuve's tattoo shop in Portland.