Pamela Wood introduces readers to the second issue of the Salt Magazine from April 1974.

Pamela Wood introduces readers to the first issue of the Salt Magazine from January 1974.

Intrigued by the concept of a cemetery that only conducts burials with biodegradable materials, Ellen Hills offered her summer property to be transformed into a graveyard. Leslie Koren speaks to Hills regarding her decision on the use of her land.

Even for a tourist town, there are limits to its appeal for tourists. Sherine Adeli looks at how Kennebunkport deals with tourists.

Alexandra Whitney discusses the life of Sam Conkling following the death of his mother, and how he copes with his loss.

For the Freeport Flag Ladies, the American flag is more than just a symbol, but an entire lifestyle. Brendan Collins highlights how this group has made it their life's work to keep alive a sense of true Americanism, despite an unpopular war in Iraq.

Pamela Wood speaks about the thoughts that Mainers and non-Mainers have about the state, in regarding to myth and reality.

Sociologist Peter Rose argues that ethnic groups in Maine are not part of a homogeneous melting pot, but rather distinct contributors to an identifiable American stew.

List of back issues and books from Salt.

When artists enter towns, they usually herald incoming change. Jennifer Ouellette documents how this is taking place in Belfast, and how some people in the community do not want the change.

Collection of letters sent to Salt regarding their work.

List of back issues and books from Salt.