As big summer hotels begin to die away, one in Kennebunk still remains. Nancy Segal explores the Colony Inn in Kennebunk to see why it is still successful.

Introduction to articles in this issue of Salt magazine on the topic of what it means to be a Mainer, and the displacement of Maine people.

List of back issues and books from Salt.

In the town of Searsport, one of the country's largest natural gas companies intends to build an expansive propane storage facility. Diane Sterberg investigates how the local residents gave enough support due to promises of economic prosperity, despite opponents of the project feeling deceived about the integrity of the process.

Representative of a different era, the Criterion Theater in Bar Harbor stands out. Richard Sturtevant captures images of the theater and of individuals close to it.

In a battle of social classes, new middle class Maine wants old rural Maine to clean up junk from their yards. Amy Rawe explores how this battle between city and country values is taking place.

When artists enter towns, they usually herald incoming change. Jennifer Ouellette documents how this is taking place in Belfast, and how some people in the community do not want the change.

List of back issues and books from Salt.

Encapsulated into a painting by Jamie Wyeth, Kyle Murdock recounts selling mummifed cats to tourists on Monhegan Island as a young boy. Diane Sternberg speaks to Kyle Murdock about his youth and his personality.

In the town of Wells, the Maine Diner is closed during the tourist season, unlike the other diners. Abby Dubay investigates why Louie Toton chooses to open his diner after Labor Day and how it makes his diner different.

Craig Jarvie discusses how the closure of the Great Norther Paper Mill impacted the town of Millinocket. Residents speak about the need for local employment opportunities and ways to provide jobs for the town.

Keeping the local memory of a community alive is important and in the small town of Weld, their history brings the community closer. Amanda Bladt captures images around the town.