James C. Curtis writes on the documentary tradition, comparing the work of Salt and the Farm Security Administration in Maine.

Liza Buchbinder investigates the mental health system in Maine, speaking with caretakers and visting the Augusta Mental Health Institute.

Janice Gardner explores the lives of civil war reenactors, trying to understand the hows, whys, and possible dangers of Civil War reenactment.

As a way to offer immigrant youths an opportunity to practice songwriting and literacy, Sonya Tomlinson started the Young Writers and Leaders Program. Sara B. Curtis documents the work of two teenagers who use the program to express their culture and identities.

Finding ways for prison inmates to give back to society while incarcerated is a difficult task, but the Pups in Prison Program at the Downeast Correctional Institute does just that. Lorienne Schulze captures how the program allows inmates to train service dogs while they serve their prison sentence.

A refugee from Sudan, Nyapeni Chou Doul lives an entirely different life than she did in her native country. Kody Steffy captures the life of Doul, who lives in Portland.

In Oxford County, the mineral-rich veins keep gem and rock collectors returning for more. Jeffrey Schlegel documents how the lure of digging for treasure is seen in Oxford County.

For generations, Bessie Swain has taught individuals in New England how to weave. Heather Walker speaks to Swain about her craft.

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

Introduction to the Salt Book.

As one of the last voices that can speak about the history of Eastport and sardine industry, Hugh French highlights Babe Baine's experiences living and working in Eastport and at the sardine factory.

In Turner, Maine, farmers are known for their competitiveness. John G. Dale highlights the lives of farmers and farm life in Turner.