Laura Burden explores the lives of women who are ministers in Maine, in both city and rural ministries.

Although ice fishing is a celebrated winter sport in many regions across the United States, not everyone completely understands how it works. Laura Candler speaks to ice fishers about their sport, and the fishing community they developed.

Inside back cover of March 1979 Salt Magazine with mission statement and information.

Introduction to articles in this issue of Salt magazine on the topic of what it means to be a Mainer, and the displacement of Maine people.

Salt offers thanks to individuals and organizations that have supported the 1985 Salt Development Fund.

Former guide and member of the Micmac Indian tribe shares stories straight from the Maine woods.

The idea of recycling is nothing new, and for people in Maine they have been finding ways to reuse old items for generations. Elka Uchman documents how Mainers salvage and repurpose second hand items.

Janet Culbert documents the history of Flynn's News, a diner in South Berwick. Culbert speaks with the owners to learn about the role their diner plays in the community.

At Cappy's Chowder House in Camden, many taxidermied animals are hanging on the wall, but owning one particular bird caused David Robichaud to break the law. Kala Hoke documents the regulations regarding wildlife protection and how people in Camden rallied behind Alexander, the bird at Cappy's.

Readers write in response to the work Salt has done, and Salt previews future stories.

Lucille Rossignol captures the stories of people who grew up in Turner, Maine, and reveals a sample of life in a small town.

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.