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

Engaged and married at the Bethel Transfer Station, Danee Voorhees and Sherry Whittemore speak to David Hart about his wedding.

A member of the Green Party, Pat LaMarche shows pride when she mentions that she once ran for Vice-President of the United States. Elizabeth Massa captures the life of LaMarche.

Pamela Wood introduces readers to the first half of this Salt issue, dealing with the island community on Mount Desert Island.

Erin Campbell speaks to Alberta Redmond about her Christmas experiences growing up.

Over the course of four interviews, Launa Cable and other Salt students learned how to cane chairs from Avon Wilcox. Cable documents the work Wilcox does on chairs and the caning process.

Karen Gelardi speaks to Jessica Jenkins about leaving islands the way one found it, without a human trace.

Megan Hanson captures the life of Mary Ann Cupero, a trucker of 15 years.

Lynn Kippax Jr. takes a photograph of a young boy outside of a pool hall on Walter Street in Eastport.

Making soap all of her life, Mrs. Joseph Sullivan shows Salt students how her craft is performed. Mrs. Sullivan guides Lorraine Kingsbury and others through the process from the start.

With a love for books and words, Scott Mullenberg began his career as a bookbinder. Ursula Chodosh profiles Mullenberg's work, and his love and distrust for language.

Water in the town of Stonington has started to disappear, and Roger Stone is in charge of figuring out where the water is going. Jenny Formuziewich highlights the work that Stone has done to find out who could be stealing the water from the town, and how it impacts the town financially.