Testimonials page for The Salt Book on the inside back cover of the December 1978 Salt Magazine.

Wynne Parry discusses how the Bayside neighborhood of Portland has begun to revitalize their community after dealing with years of arson and vandalism. Parry speaks to residents of the neighborhood to learn about their experiences in the area.

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

Although not in practice anymore, trawling is a fishing method that is highly valued by people in fishing communities. Maureen Campbell and others document how this fishing method was practiced and the experiences fishermen had while on the job.

Shuva Rahim captures the life of the Kelly Corbeil, a dog breeder in Maine who specializes in the breeding of labradoodles.

Living on home confinement, one women in Portland is the only person in the state who is serving a prison sentence from home. Natasha Haverty highlights how this women is trying to find her way back into society.

Brian Henry captures a photograph of Ray Luc Levasseur and Jamila Levasseur in their Portland home.

There are two monuments in Maine that celebrate the feats of Maine woodsmen. Bretty Jenks explores how these two statues represent two different cultures.

Jill Gardner discusses the history of Bonnie's Diner in Winslow, Maine, and talks to regulars about their experiences there.

In the French Canadian community in Biddeford, Toots Bouthot makes makes his music. Dana Gillian documents Bouthot's passion for music.

Meredith Wade explores the traditional craft of basketweaving, speaking with basketmakers in the Agamenticus community.

Called names when they were young, Lauretta Elie and Emily Kinney were picked on for not being able to read. Melissa Buxton profiles how Elie and Kinney live and deal with being illiterate.