Back cover for the Salt 2007-2008 Magazine.

Stories teach kids about the world. But sometimes, the world can be a scary place. Producer Nicki Stein revisits a story in a kids’ book of folklore that lingered with her long past childhood. Music by the Ar-Kaics, courtesy of Daptone Records NOTE: This piece deals with the concept of death and contains swearing, so it may not be suitable for young listeners

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.

In West Bath, a small group is dedicated to revitalize West Bath Seaside Grange into an organization that serves everyone and focuses on community service. Leslie Chang documents the work the Smith family has done for the grange, and how it still holds traditions from the 1800s.

Despite the challenges facing dairy farmers, the Russell family fights to keep their farm going. Cay Chalker captures the lives of the Russell family and their work on their dairy farm in Litchfield.

Lydia Crafts highlights the work that Donna Brown and Nicky Johnson do in order to preserve the culture and traditions of the Penobscot tribe. Crafts speaks to Brown and Johnson about the women's group that they started to fix long periods of separation, where they make traditional crafts.

Cay Chalker captures the life of a dairy farmer and their farm chores.

Cay Chalker captures the life of a dairy farmer and their farm chores.

Noreen Hogan documents the lives of women who work in non-traditional trades in Maine.

Thank you note to specific individuals who have helped Salt.

Carolyn Mix documents the lives of Terry, Lib, and Nick who are redefining the meaning of the traditional family unit. As a lesbian family living in suburban Portland, they build their own unique structure to define what a family is for them and the traditions they hold.

Nadia Cannon highlights the work of three advocates with Family Crisis Services, who assist women with protection orders and other services to help against domestic violence.