Karen Callahan documents the services and education provided for students at Goodwill Hinckley School, speaking to teachers and staff. Callahan discusses how staff treats student's behaviors and other issues.

Following a break-up, Josh Lauth came to Portland to find a more balanced life. Allison Behringer profiles Lauth's journey as he makes money juggling and dumpster dives.

Kristin Petersen documents the life of Matthew Heintz, a musician and performer known as the Northwoods Balladeer.

A local business owner since 2006, Jacques deVillier owns the Old Port Wine Merchants and Cigar Shoppe in Portland. Rebeca Beeman captures images of deVillier sharing stories with his customers.

Amanda Custer documents the work done at A.E. Howell Wildlife Conservation Center to assist and educate about animal rehabilitation.

As a collector of old bottles, Ted Towne believes that there is history in each bottle. Paul Jackson speaks to Towne about his hobby and how each bottle represents something new.

As the wives of fishermen, four women share their stories. Mark Emerson and others speak to the four wives to learn about unique experiences.

Along Route 1 in Warren Maine, protesters attempted to stop the Maine Department of Transportation from cutting down trees, by climbing and chaining themselves to the trees. Whitney J. Fox and Carolyn Coe investigate the varying views regarding the highway rebuilding project and the reactions from the community.

With questions about lighthouses, Salt students set out to explore the mystery and romance that surrounds lighthouses in Maine. Stephanie Wood and others document the importance of lighthouses in Maine, and speak to individuals who are directly connected to them.

Jacqueline Shine discusses the work of Portland West, a non-profit that offers community outreach to assist individuals with affordable housing. Shine speaks to Liza Richardson about her experiences placing tenants, affordable housing, and Portland West.

Maine Mead Works produces locally sourced honey wine, handmade by a Portland couple and their few employees. Alexandria Brahler captures how Carly Cope and Ben Alexander have plans for expansion, but have to decide if that will jeopardize the artisan sensibility.

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