The profession of midwifery in Maine is not legal, but is also not illegal, despite being centuries old. Emily Ambrose documents the efforts of two professional midwives as they push for legalization and recognition of their trade as viable alternatives to hospitalized births.

Noreen Hogan captures the work of women tradesworkers around Bath, Maine.

Representative of a different era, the Criterion Theater in Bar Harbor stands out. Peter Cooper documents how the theater continues to function in Bar Harbor's changing world.

Pamela Wood offers an introduction to readers for this double issue, that touches on the continuity of work, continuing harvest of land, and making of things.

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.

Salt offers a guide on Maine's historic inns.

In Portland, the sea urchin industry represents an opportunity for individuals of all backgrounds to have a job working on the waterfront. Joan Amory explores how lucrative this business is for individuals in Portland.

Table of contents for December 1995 Salt Magazine.

Salt explores the importance of boats for river driving.

Listing of Salt production staff, contributors, and faculty.

Inside front cover for the Salt Spring 2002 Magazine, with masthead.

The state of Maine contains the largest senior citizen population, with many seniors living on islands. Laura Candler highlights the work that one women does as a caregiver for her neighbor, due to the lack of ways to care for the elderly on isolated island communities.