Pamela Wood offers an introduction to readers for this double issue, that touches on the continuity of work, continuing harvest of land, and making of things.

In order to reach a younger and more cosmopolitan audience, a group of young entrepreneurs have started to re-image the identy of Maine through clothing and food. Sara Franklin documents how three brands are curating their image to capture the ethos of Maine.

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.

Prior to the year 2000, many communties began to prepare for any crisis that may have presented itself once the new year rolled in. Meagan Gould speaks to individuals involved with Y2K preparations to understand the measures of precaution that were taken for the new millennium.

When Josh Howe returned home from the hospital after having a brain tumor removed, his sister Morgan started to get frustrated. Kim Alexander documents how the family has coped with Josh's condition.

Devora Block highlights the lives of the Metcalf family, who run a self-sufficient farm in Northport, Maine. Block discusses the daily routines and farm work performed by the family on their farm.

In central Maine, there is a cluster of small communities that are home to many Swedish immigrants. Debbie Ziegler and others investigate how these communities continue to preserve the traditions of their forefathers.

New Sweden, Maine is a spot on the map just 20 miles south of the Canadian border. Back in 2003 the quiet farming town became the backdrop of one of the largest criminal arsenic poisonings in US history. 15 years later many say there's more to the case.

On Casco Bay, the Mother of the Good Shepherd Monastery provides a home for a monastic community. Patrick Winkelman captures images at the monastery to understand the practices of the monks.

Table of contents for June 1974 Salt Magazine.

Brendan Moore explores the culture of independent film making in Maine, speaking to filmmakers and discussing films.

For a tiny store in Lubec, FitzHenry's has everything. Pamela Wood speaks to Fred McClure about the history of Fitzhenry's Store.