In 1936, 14 school children died over the course of one summer in Lubec, Maine. The tragedies cast a long shadow over the town and for years nobody spoke about the deaths. That is, until Vicki Reynolds Schad, a descendant of two of the children lost that summer, decided to help break the silence. What followed is the story of a small town finally speaking about a grief that had been buried for nearly one hundred years. Producer Marina Henke has the story.

Kate Dodge explores the lives of Franco-American musicians who play traditional fiddle music.

Pamela Green explores the culture of the Passamaquoddy by talking to students at Lee Academy. Green discusses with the students how their school understands their culture and traditions, allowing them to keep with their identity.

Carleen Madigan focuses on the life of Elizabeth Cori-Jones, a farmer and activist who specializes in organic produce. Madigan covers topics from organic farming to spirituality.

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List of donors to the Salt Institute.

Racial barriers exist in many parts of the United States and in the state of Maine, but the church community of Green Memorial AME Zion Church aims to break down those barriers. Nicole Nardon explores how this church embraces integration in order to share their faith with all.

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

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

Cecilia Duchano captures a photograph of Matt Araujo playing an upright piano and singing in a room at the Portland Public Library.

As a social worker, Maurice Geoffroy sees people from all backgrounds and with varying situations. Salt follows Geoffroy around as he visits the elderly, welfare mothers, people laid off, and others.

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.