Inside front cover for the September 1992 Salt Magazine, with advertisement for Admiral Farragut Academy.

Inside front cover for the August 1993 Salt Magazine, with advertisement for Admiral Farragut Academy.

Pamela Wood speaks about the thoughts that Mainers and non-Mainers have about the state, in regarding to myth and reality.

Readers write in response to the work Salt has done on Paul Bunyan and rural poverty.

Like all collectibles, people have stories as well. Victoria Gannon discusses the lives of individuals who sell items at the flea market. Gannon learns about the second hand culture and philosophies.

Within the blueberry barrens, many different types of individuals help to complete the blueberry harvest. Pamela Wood speaks to these individuals to see what the harvest means to them and what they see for the future.

As land and forests are sold as commodities, people like Duane Jordan refuse to sell their land. Allegra Mira explores how Jordan views the wilderness as an important part of growing up for his family and how the land is used for outdoor activities.

Meredith Wade explores the traditional craft of basketweaving, speaking with basketmakers in the Agamenticus community.

From dawn to dusk, friends and neighbors of Stacy Wentworth helped him raise a 50 foot barn in Arundel. Anne Gorham documents the work that went into putting the barn together.

Front cover for the November 1985 Salt Magazine.

Heading to Giles Family Farm in Alfred, Mark Baker and others go to learn about cider production. Baker and other Salt students speak to Bruce Gile about the squeezing process and the work that goes into the production.

Emily Funkhouser highlights the work of boat builders and boat restorers at the Brooklin Boatyard in Brooklin, Maine. Funhouser speaks to carpenters about their experiences and the building process.