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Barbershops are social places with a crowd of regulars. Julia Mickenberg takes readers inside two barbershops to highlight the culture within a barbershop.

For the Freeport Flag Ladies, the American flag is more than just a symbol, but an entire lifestyle. Brendan Collins highlights how this group has made it their life's work to keep alive a sense of true Americanism, despite an unpopular war in Iraq.

William Ibelle explores how three generations of Penobscot Indians are searching through their experiences to define what it means to be a Penobscot living in today's work.

Twilight Greenaway highlights the lives of caregivers and volunteers at Peabody House in Portland. These individuals offer support and services to people living with HIV/AIDS in Maine.

When artists enter towns, they usually herald incoming change. Jennifer Ouellette documents how this is taking place in Belfast, and how some people in the community do not want the change.

Struggling to get by year by year, the Bubier family in Washington County piece together a year of income from seasonal work. Pam Berry captures how the Bubier family survives in rural Maine.

As Portland becomes more suburban, Peaks Island has experienced waves of change. Dave Read and others document how the community of people have little in common except the ferry commute they make and their liking for Peaks Island.

Short entries with Salt updates.

In Salt's first guest article, John E. Chaisson writes about his childhood days in the Maine woods.

At the age of 86, the Furbish twins, Ethel and Edie, have many interesting stories from their childhoods. Anne Gorham and Sherri Jones speak to the twins about their experiences.

As someone who has held many different jobs in his life, Al Buzzell is a jack of all trades. Mark Childs documents how Buzzell got involved with a number of different trades.