Jennifer Andrews introduces readers to the stories in the Salt 2004-2005 Magazine.

For many women beauty pageants are a full time investment. Diane Cook discusses the pageant scene in Maine by speaking to contestants, volunteers, and pageant producers.

List of back issues and books from Salt.

Hugh French documents how sheep are raised and driven on Big Nash.

Finding ways for prison inmates to give back to society while incarcerated is a difficult task, but the Pups in Prison Program at the Downeast Correctional Institute does just that. Lynnette Harper explores how the program allows inmates to train service dogs while they serve their prison sentence.

Just off the Appalachian Trail in Monson, Maine, rests Shaw's Boarding Home, which always has its doors open to hikers. Sally Schumaier documents life at Shaw's for owner Keith Shaw and hikers who stop there on their trip.

George Hamm is trying to make ends meet after the closing of Portland's only comedy club, The Comedy Connection. Hamm speaks about his struggles, traveling, and driving a taxi.

Peter Alsop highlights the history and work of carpenters at Carpenter's Boatshop in Pemaquid. Alsop discusses boat building and the work of apprentices at the boatshop.

On Swan's Island, the name Evelyn Turner will bring smiles to faces. Pamela Wood speaks to Turner about her view of the world.

Listing of Salt production staff, contributors, and faculty.

Table of contents for Salt Spring 2002 Magazine.

Ronald Clayton documents the lives of individuals who have struggled from drug abuse and the treatments they have received.