Ronald Clayton documents the lives of individuals who have struggled from drug abuse and the treatments they have received.

Bert Cass captures an image of Dario Mayorquin shaving at the YMCA.

Introduction to readers for Eastport For Pride, a Salt double issue publication, on the topic of the village of Eastport, .

Yevonnie Lowe documents the challenges faced by African immigrants in Maine and how they balance two distinct cultures.

Encountering a rough time, the Portland Improv Experience continues to put on shows as the dynamic of the group changes. Sarah Delia documents the work that the improv group does to prepare for shows despite their struggles and the need to find a permanent practice space.

In Portland, the Irish American Club hosts dance lessons for various Irish dances, including ceili dancing, and welcomes anyone regardless of being Irish. Donna M. Galluzzo captures the experiences of individuals who learn ceili dancing, and the experiences of the Irish community in Portland.

To ensure that large ships make it safely into local harbors, harbor pilots board these ships to ensure that they arrival safely. Granville Smith and Susan Clark discuss being harbor pilots out of Portland Harbor, and speak about the work that they do on ships.

John Tanzer, the principal timpanist for the Portland Symphony Orchestra, details his experience playing orchestra, and the work that goes into playing the timpani. Tanzer speaks about becoming involved in music and his role as a drummer.

As the only Green Party legislator in the state of Maine, John Eder is running for re-election. Anne Phillips captures the work Eder does on his campaign.

Many states have staples that define the culture, and in Maine, the Whoopie Pie is close to icon status for Mainers. Roslyn McNally speaks to Amy Bouchard who bakes these pies at a quick rate and distributes them all over New England.

Communities can be bound together by a number of reasons, and for the community in Munjoy Hill, the restoration of St. Lawrence Church brought back a sense of community. Pam Carter discusses the restoration efforts of the community and details the project.

Kelli Gavant highlights the life of Phyllis Rogers, a teacher with SPIRAL Arts, Inc., who suffers from chronic pain following an accident that damaged her brain. Gavant discusses the work that SPIRAL Arts does for their students and how it has helped Rogers and others.