As one of the first Greeks to come to Maine, Pericles Economos became a leader in the Greek community. Pamela Wood recounts how his words inspired stories for this issue regarding ethnic groups in Maine.

As the lighthouse keeper at Goat Island, Martin Cain has to live a secluded life. Jeffrey Bonney documents Cain's daily problems, routines, and experiences in running a lighthouse.

After several hours of preparation, 12 Salt students were guided by Reid Chapman on making apple cider the old fashioned way. Ann Bath and others document the process Chapman goes through to make his cider.

For the town of Patten, Maine, the logging industry made a large impact, being considered the lumbering center of the world. Regina Baker and Nancy Noyes document how lumbering became ingrained into the local history, and write about the museum that holds that history.

Amy Harwood speaks to residents of Millinocket to learn how the changes within the mill and outside have left the town with few options for the future. Harwood discusses how the town was affected by it's major industry and how generations of family are dealing with transition.

With the need for something that could split wood for him, Monty Washburn engineered a contraption that could do it. Kevin Harnden speaks to Washburn about putting together his machine.

Forward to by Robert Coles to Maine: A Peopled Landscape.

Sharon Lamontagne and Kati LeProhon speak to Harvey Bixby about his time spent fishing.

Located in downtown Biddeford, the Maine Energy Recovery Company destroys waste with its incinerators. Samuel Allison investigates how MERC impacts the communities that surrounds it, and what has been done against MERC.

Adrienne Schatz highlights life in the small town of Chesuncook, Maine. Schatz discusses the solitude that Chesuncook provides for its residents and their way of life.

Meredith Wade explores the traditional craft of basketweaving, speaking with basketmakers in the Agamenticus community.

Harvey Bixby is a skilled artisan who builds stone walls. Mark Serreze visits Bixby to learn about his craft and the work that goes into it.