Kate Raley explores the subject of blacksmithing with local area blacksmiths, who discuss their relationship to the trade and the current trends.

Timothy Peternel explores the lives and careers of bush pilots, further discussing the development of aviation.

Schools that offer ESL programs are able to support members of varying communities in significant ways. Patricia Zalamea discusses how the Reiche School ESL Program assists with the academic, language, and social emotional growth and development for students at the school.

Informational page on the Salt Semester Program.

Salt Magazine speaks to Bill Cursinger, a professional photographer, about his new book, Extreme Nature.

At Piper Shores retirement community in Scarborough, Maine, some seniors choose to spend their leisure time in intellectual pursuits. Rachel Hurn speaks to residents at Piper Shores to understand the educational opportunities that are offered to senior citizens within the community.

Elizabeth Peck documents the work of Peter Hagerty, founder of a Russian-American yarm company. Peck discusses how Peace Fleece was founded on the idea of "peace through trade," and as a way to fight back memories of Vietnam.

On three islands off the coast of Maine, Jenny Cirone raises sheep. Lynn Kippax Jr. captures the work Cirone does as a shepherdess.

Heather Flor is a Peruvian-American farmer and artist who uses rest as a radical tool. Heather’s mother, María Rosita, and her four-year old nephew, Ediercito, do too.

Living off the land as a homesteader, Jim Cornish enjoys a rustic life. Kevin Ting profiles how Cornish and other men have become one with their land.

In the town of Biddeford, the contract with the Maine Energy Recovery Center (MERC) is expired, many residents of the town have spoken against renewing the contract due to health concerns of center's emissions. Caryn Turgeon captures images of residents in the town.

As a UPS driver, Lee Hutchins knows people from all walks of life. Camille Sturdivant joins Hutchins on his route to learn about his work.