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.

Karen Gelardi and others explore how the islands off Cape Porpoise have retained their gemlike beauty.

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

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.

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

Coming together for a public meeting to discuss the Pittston Company, members of the community are at odds regarding their situation. Pamela Wood documents the tension regarding Eastport's civil war over oil.

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.

Thomas Bradbury recounts the history of Pinkham Hall and how it is fitting that a group like Salt would find a home there.

In 1962, Almon Williams began raising sheeps. Elizabeth Tanner speaks to Williams about raising sheeps and taking care of them.

Pamela Wood speaks about tourism as a double edged sword in Maine, and how it is impacting the state in the 1980s.