The image that most Americans think of when they hear the term trailer park is not a very appealing one. Jane Stevenson looks at Friendly Village in Gorham as more than just a trailer park, but as a small home community.

Patrick Kiley highlights the work of fishermen aboard the Avatar, a fishing boat that has remained affiliated with Custom House Wharf, and discusses the fishing industry at the wharf.

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After being threated with being sent to prison, Amy Cobb decided to enter a drug abuse recovery program at Wellspring, Inc.'s Halfway House for women. Amanda Waldroupe discusses how Cobb has to overcome her desire to leave the home, in order to fully recovery.

Pamela Wood introduces readers to a new feature starting in this issue of Salt Magazine.

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Project discussing the lives of handicapped individuals.

Laurel Cox discusses the experience and struggles of the Amerasian community, as experienced in Vietnam in the United States.

The fighting style of mixed martial arts incorporates elements from many different styles, which Jay Jack and Amanda Buckner teach at their studio in Portland. Annie Reichert highlights the work of Jack and Buckner, with regards to fighting and their personal lives.

Having working with horses her entire life, Mona Jerome rescues wild mustangs and tries to find them new homes. Emma Bouthillette documents the work of Jerome, discussing her rescue organization and working with wild horses.

As a direct descendant of Barney Beal, Avery Kelley is known for his ability to tell stories. Jill Harvey speaks to Kelley about a trip he took to New York.

When long-time friend Monty Washburn invited Salt students on an expedition, they wasted no time in joining along. Jay York reports from Washburn's hunting camp near Upton on the subject of fiddlehead hunting.