Following the terrorist attacks of 9/11, new inspection stations were built along the Maine border, including at the Jackman Port of Entry. Bill Lascher explores how the influx of federal agents and tourists into the town changed a community deep in the wilderness.

Portland, Maine is known for having something for everyone - even fans of the 90’s alternative band Ween. But as Portland’s downtown changes, weirdos are wondering - what’s happening to their beloved public spaces?

Roller derby offers women a way to be aggressive outside of the parameters of their regular lives, as well as a way to relieve stress. Hannah Vanderlan discusses the roller derby community and explores the lives of women from Maine Roller Derby.

Roller derby offers women a way to be aggressive outside of the parameters of their regular lives, as well as a way to relieve stress. Morrigan McCarthy captures the roller derby community and explores the lives of women from Maine Roller Derby.

Readers write in response to the work Salt has done.

Readers write in response to the work Salt has done.

Readers write in response to the work Salt has done.

Scott Ruderman documents the Amish community in Unity, Maine.

Auction houses play an important role in Maine for the trading of antiques and collectibles. Molly Gerbracht explores the auctioneering business and those who frequent the auctions.

Table of contents for December 1994 Salt Magazine.

Ryan O'Connell speaks to residents of Cliff Island to discuss a controversy regarding the deer population on the island.

In a battle of social classes, new middle class Maine wants old rural Maine to clean up junk from their yards. Amy Rawe explores how this battle between city and country values is taking place.