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.

List of Salt Magazines and their covers.

Table of contents for January 1982 Salt Magazine.

The act of contradancing, a type of folk dance, is examined in this piece by Leila Childs. She explores the history of this folk dance, the music associated with it, and talks to the dancers themselves to uncover the social aspect of dancing.

In Portland, the sea urchin industry represents an opportunity for individuals of all backgrounds to have a job working on the waterfront. Joan Amory explores how lucrative this business is for individuals in Portland.

Table of contents for August 1987 Salt Magazine.

Salt invites scholars to a conference to speak about how folk culture and popular culture interact. Salt offers a report on the conference.

Caitie Whelan highlights the life of Roger Berle, a man who actively donates and fundraises money to support his community.

The Damariscotta River runs through Lincoln County and plays a valuable role in local commerce. Jennifer Brockway speaks to individuals regarding the history and conservation efforts of the river.

A man with many stories, Wilfred Grendell shares a story about collecting rocks. John Nest documents how Grendell uses his rocks to build things around his home.

As a direct descendant of Barney Beal, Avery Kelley is known for his ability to tell stories. Jill Harvey speaks to Kelley about being Beal Island's storyteller.