Darrell Young wasn't making a lot of money as a fisherman, but then everything changes when a little-known fishery suddenly becomes lucrative. When a government commission tries to shut that fishery down, Darrell decides he has to do something to save it, even if that means leaving Maine for the first time.

Julia Thomas documents the work done at Haskell Dairy Farm in Palermo, Maine.

Table of contents for January 1974 Salt Magazine.

For the Switzer family, harness racing is their passion and their livelihoods. Beth Leonard highlights the acitivities of the Switzer family, their family business, and harness racing.

Although country music generally finds more popularity in the south, the country music scene in Maine has a large following. From radio to organizations, Elyssa East looks at how country music plays a role in certain communities of Maine.

In the waters of Northeastern Maine, there is a dispute of the use of the waters between American and Canadian fishermen. Kala Hoke highlights the history of the dispute between the two fishing communities, and how both sides are fighting for ownership of Machias Seal Island.

Salt invites scholars to a conference to speak about how folk culture and popular culture interact. Salt offers a report on the conference.

Bound to the Rancourt Dairy Farm in Vassalboro, hired hands and owners work restless work days. Pam Berry captures the work done at the farm, and how people feel about their work.

Subscription page from the December 1975 Salt Magazine.

Leading an effort to revitalize the town of Skowhegan, Cory King is finding new ways to development the town economically and bring back tourists. Caitlin Elsaesser documents King's efforts to rebuild the town and how people in the town perceive King's approach.

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

Living on a farm with over 140 cows, the Rancourts need help running the farm. Pam Berry documents a moment between Thelma and Fred Rancount in their kitchen.