For half a century, John Foster has been a bellman. Foster recounts a time when trained bellmen would come up from the South to work the summer season in Kennebunkport.

Staff, contributors, trustees, and academic board members are listed.

Since many people do not own a piano at home, the Portland Public Library provides a piano on site that patrons can use for an hour to practice. Patrons and library staff discuss the convenience of having a free public piano at the library.

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

In Salt's first guest article, John E. Chaisson writes about his childhood days in the Maine woods.

Dana Lynn Boucher and other Salt students visit Albert Redmond to learn about her past and daily activities.

Living on Mount Desert Island for nearly 66 years, Draper Liscomb has spent his whole life making a living in Maine. Bethany Aronow documents how Liscomb left Maine for work, but came back because he knew he could make it in Maine.

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

Laura Neale investigates the activities and programs for students at School Around Us. Neale speaks with teachers, students, and parents to understand how this form of alternative schooling works.

Each day, ten men are needed for group prayer at the Etz Chaim Synagogue in Portland. Jennifer Freed documents the work members of the congregation do to keep their Jewish traditions and culture alive.

Table of contents for April 1974 Salt Magazine.

At the center of the city of Portland, Monument Square serves as the main location for Portland's political and economic activity. Cynthia Lee observes the activity around Monument Square to capture the essense of the downtown area.