Jeff Herbst takes readers on a journey to Airline Road, to show the people, tales, and landscape.

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.

In Portland, Tate and Tyng Streets hold a history of displacement, change, and decay. Amanda Holmes vists people in the neighborhood to discuss why they still cling to Tate and Tyng.

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.

David C. Smith, Professor of History, looks at how salt marshes in Maine function. Smith discusses how dikes were built in order to farm the salt marshes.

Contribution page from the December 1975 Salt Magazine.

Contribution page from the April 1976 Salt Magazine.

Katie Freeman explores the history of Bowie Farm in Durham, speaking to members of the Bowie family about the business.

In order to help his Somali friends, Henry Hamilton raises goats for them so they can follow their Muslim religious traditions. Laura Trebs highlights how Hamilton supports the Islamic community in Maine during a time when so many people only show them hate.

Lila Dobbs highlights the life of Polly Mahoney, owner of Mahoosuc Guide Service in Newry. Dobbs covers Mahoney's early life, the start of her business, and dogs sledding.

Alexander Kreher explores the motivations that people have to commemorate their stories with ink on their skin.

Curious about a man known for his uniqueness, Salt students visit Arthur Welch of Cape Porpoise. Richard Merrill and other Salt students speak to Welch about his personal life.