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

Following traditional Micmac Indian practices, Libby and Joe Muse make potato baskets in Presque Isle. Laurie Smith and Jason Wheeler visit the Muse's to learn how to create baskets, step by step.

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Inside back cover for the September 1988 Salt Magazine, with pictures of Salt Magazine covers.

Robin Lea highlights the life of Sister Joanne Roy, covering topics regarding Roy's social work, spiritual beliefs, and ecology.

Within one block of Congress Street lives two ballroom dance studios, usually filled with couples learning how to dance. Rachel Garber speaks with couples at these studios to learn about their passion for dancing.

Lindsay Eaves discusses the life of Eugene Weir, a convicted sex offender, and how him moving into the Cumberland community has affected the lives of parents.

Tim Greenway captures the life of Bonnie Dermody, a woman who uses methadone to help her recover from her heroin addiction.

Table of contents for December 1997 Salt Magazine.

When Lodie Jeglosky went to visit Cecil Benson to do a story on blacksmithing, she found another story. Jeglosky speaks to Benson's wife about growing up without heat.

A member of the Green Party, Pat LaMarche shows pride when she mentions that she once ran for Vice-President of the United States. Beatrice Marovich discusses the life of LaMarche, covering her early life and political career.

From all over the world, Joanne Millay has nine internationally adopted children, and raises them as a single mother. Dana Carmody-Burns speaks to Millay about her experiences adopting children and how the family functions as a community.