In an effort to give back and make people smile, Robyn Wiley started Random Acts of Kindness. Lindsey Kilbride documents Wiley's life journey and the work that has done to bring happiness to strangers.

Jennifer Jennings documents the life of the Kelly Corbeil, a dog breeder in Maine who specializes in the breeding of labradoodles. Jennings speaks to Corbeil about raising over three litters a year and working with animals.

Curious about a man known for his uniqueness, Salt students visit Arthur Welch of Cape Porpoise. Jason Wheeler and other Salt students speak to Welch about his personal life.

For Knathan Higgins and Caribeth Klemundt, drag is a way of life. Lauren Schneiderman documents how they both consider drag a form of social activism and a way to break away from normative gender roles.

Having served time in prison for drug offenses, Phil Giusti is attempting to turn his life around. Megan Stacy discusses Giusti's desire to have his own business and drug addiction.

Having dreamt of becoming a minster since childhood, Rail Weaver is a minister in training at First Parish Unitarian Universalist in Portland. Susan Baxter discusses Weaver's life, beliefs, and journey to become a minister.

Moving from one after school activity to another, Michee Jean constantly finds different extracurriculars to keep her occupied. Emily Bender captures the life of Jean, a teenager of Haitian decent.

As industry brings in new developments and technology, the small family farm begins to fade into history. Sam Bass captures how the barn used to be the way of life for many people and the subject of barn deconstruction.

Bios of the contributors to the Salt 2004-2005 Magazine.

Living on Swan's Island for over 83 years, Edwin Gott finds it almost like a dream. Deborah Garvin speaks to Gott about his experiences on the island.

Trapping all of his life in Maine, animal trapping is a large part of Avard Cole's life. Mark Emerson and others speak to Cole about his experience trapping and how trapping functions.

While Portland is heralded as a city that is too good to be true, Maria Hazen explored the other side of the story. Hazen documents the lives of individuals who are struggling to get off the streets.