As a native of Augusta and black female, Geneva Sherrer has begun to document the untold story of Maine's black people. Sherrer speaks about her work and desire to tell the history of African Americans in Maine.

Tom Falby learns about the shrimping industry in Maine by speaking with fishermen and going shrimp dragging.

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.

Basic facts on various ethnic groups that live in the state of Maine.

There was a time when Maine was marketed as a landscape for escape, known as vacationland. Brett Jenks explores how Maine is now marketed as "The Way Life Should Be."

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.

As vacationers in Maine, rusticators do not like being considered tourists. George Carey explores how rusticators come to Maine to vacation.

C. Stewart Doty speaks on the history of documentary photography in Maine, and how photographs can be used to tell us things about Maine's history.

Following the terrorists attacks of 9/11, Scott Rodbro set out to find Maine's heroes, contacting veterans groups in the state. Rodbro speaks to a veteran about his time and experiences in the armed services.

Amy Toensing captures the work and living conditions of migrant workers in Limestone, Maine.

Inside front cover for the May 1989 Salt Magazine.

Introduction to three articles on what it is like to be young in Maine.