In Aroostook County, one of the most important jobs is the creation of potato barrels. Debbie Mountain and others speak to coopers about making potato barrels.

Coming to Maine with his family in the late 19th century, David Breggia has seen both joy and sorrow in the history of Little Italy in Portland. Hugh French visits Breggia to learn about Portland's Italian community.

In the town of Wells, the Maine Diner is closed during the tourist season, unlike the other diners. Abby Dubay investigates why Louie Toton chooses to open his diner after Labor Day and how it makes his diner different.

At O'Hara's in Rockland, cutting fish is a family affair. Sheryl Lane speaks to Lamont Allen, Sr. about his experience cutting fish and the cutting process.

Tim Hughes investigates the controversy over rBST and discusses how cattle farming in Maine plays a role in the dialogue regarding the bovine growth hormone.

Chris City spotlights the lobster industry, speaking to lobstermen and learning about industry regulations, Seal Cove, and lobsters.

As the rate of students who are homeschooled increases, Regina McCarthy investigates the reasons why parents elect to home school their children. Despite varying reasons, the common thread is that these parents find public school as the wrong place for their children.

In 1962, Almon Williams began raising sheeps. Williams walks Salt students through the sheep shearing process.

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

For over twenty years, the Community Television Network has given the community a way to broadcast their content through public access. Molly Finnagan highlights the history of the Community Television Network and discusses the varying kinds of programs that air on the network.

Patricia Erikson recounts to readers the importance of adding new materials and stories to the Salt Archive. Included is an article on the work Monica Mann did to start Community Concepts, Inc.

Leading an effort to revitalize the town of Skowhegan, Cory King is finding new ways to development the town economically and bring back tourists. Caitlin Elsaesser documents King's efforts to rebuild the town and how people in the town perceive King's approach.