Monument Square in Portland sits at the center of the city and serves as an ideal location for protests and demonstrations. Victoria Lyon discusses how demonstrators use the downtown area to hold their protests.

Bios of the contributors to the April 1997 Salt Magazine, with information on this issue.

Trapping all of his life in Maine, animal trapping is a large part of Avard Cole's life. Regan McPhetres and others speak to Cole about his experience trapping and how trapping functions.

As land and forests are sold as commodities, people like Duane Jordan refuse to sell their land. Allegra Mira explores how Jordan views the wilderness as an important part of growing up for his family and how the land is used for outdoor activities.

Jennifer Raitt documents the lives of the Sanipass family.

Laurie Smith and Anne Pierter review different kinds of herbs that can cure various ailments.

Alexandra Whitney discusses the life of Sam Conkling following the death of his mother, and how he copes with his loss.

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.

Guide to help people find important places to eat in Maine.

The most controversial spot in Kennebunkport is the first pay parking lot, which George Harriman works at in the kiosk. Susan Lauttman speaks to Harriman about his job.

Despite the outrage from fishermen, sea farmers are fencing off sections of coastal bottom. George Carey documents the controversy between mussel growers and lobstermen.

A different side of the history of South Berwick is explored through the experiences of women activists in the town. Jenny Meagher speaks with serveral women to share their stories about South Berwick and activism.