Bios of the contributors to the Salt 2007-2008 Magazine.

The tradition of using herbal medicine for health care dates back thousands of years, and in Maine, there are herbalists who follow these traditions. Sara Thibodeau investigates how herbalists in Maine are making herbs a daily part of their lives.

After 40 years as a public health nurse, Alice Gibson shares her experiences. Ruth Kadra speaks to Gibson about working in public health and being involved in Kennebunk.

New feature in Salt Magazine that guides people to important places to eat in Maine.

Introduction to the Salt Book.

Short interviews with Salt alumni.

Lisa Mattingly documents the work of Corey Perreault, a mother who uses Christmas decorations to deal with economic struggles. Mattingly speaks to Perreault about decorations and using them as a cleansing ritual.

Pamela Wood introduces readers to the topic of poverty, which is the focus of this issue of Salt Magazine.

Guide to help people find important places to eat in Maine.

Sheryl Lane meets with Helen Perley of Pine Point to speak about the old days, her animals, and personal philosophies.

The art of working with ceramics takes a trained hand to perfect, whether someone is making a small cup or a large sculpture. Heather Black talks to potters in South Portland to learn about their craft and the Sawyer Street Studios.

As a group project, members of Salt document the topics of river driving, logging, and cooking for loggers.