Contribution page from the June 1976 Bicentennial Salt Magazine.

For the town of Eastport, the Fourth of July offers a chance to celebrate being Eastport. Hugh French looks at how the Fourth brings the community together.

Always having been fascinated by fish, Dan Scofield is a struggling fishmonger in Portland. Gretta Cohn highlights the changes that are happening in Maine with the fishing industry and how it affects people like Scofield.

Alexander Cohn documents the work done by Alison MacDonald and others at Scarborough Downs to prepare horses for racing.

In Portland, the Irish American Club hosts dance lessons for various Irish dances, including ceili dancing, and welcomes anyone regardless of being Irish. Sarah Barrash discusses the experiences of individuals who learn ceili dancing, and the experiences of the Irish community in Portland.

Informational page on the Salt Semester Program.

As a longshoreman, Ed Barnes has had experience loading many ships into the Eastport breakwater. Pamela Wood highlights how Barnes came into his line of work.

Listing of Salt production staff, contributors, and faculty.

Brandan Haskins explores the world of musicians who perform traditional music. Haskins speaks to musicians about the traditions that they carry and their performances.

B.J. Bill highlights the lives of Portland's city councilmembers, focusing on their work within their districts. Hill covers topics ranging from economics to education.

With two sons who suffered from Huntington's Disease, Raima Fernald did everything she could to support them. Peter Frick-Wright documents how Fernald cared for her sons before they passed away.

Having to accept the label of felon has been difficult for Becky McGilp, because she knows she is much more than that. Kelsey Padgett speaks to McGilp about committing embezzlement to support her family, and having to live with her actions.