As the Irish continue to flee from the crofts of western Ireland and civil war in northern Ireland, the Irish community grows in Portland. Robert St. John documents the lives of individuals within the Portland Irish community.

Since he was young, Reid Chapman has enjoyed the outdoors and farming. Ernest Eaton and others document the story of Chapman, an 80 year old man who farms in West Kennebunk.

Louise Baker documents the lives of Bette and Charlie Manchester.

Bios of the contributors to the Salt Omnibus 2001.