Staff, contributors, trustees, and academic board members are listed.

Thomas Brown investigates the controversy regarding the development of the Basin Mills Dam on the Penobscot River. He focuses on topics related to development versus conservation, the life cycle and existence of salmon in the river, and the environmental impact of the dam.

Brandan Haskins explores the world of musicians who perform traditional music. Haskins speaks to musicians about the traditions that they carry and their performances.

Despite the troubling history of Catholics and Native Americas, many tribal people remain devout Catholics, thanks to the canonization of a Native American saint. Katie Ricciardi documents a gathering to celebrate the canonization of Kateri Tekakwitha, and how the Catholic community and Indian heritage plays an active role in the lives of people in the Passamaquoddy community.

Prior to the launch of Ralph Stanley's classic Friendship Sloop, Endeavor, there was much to accomplish that morning. Dorothy O'Keefe documents the work that the crewmembers had to do to prepare the ship for sailing.

Bios of the contributors to the April 1997 Salt Magazine, with information on this issue.

At one point during American history, rural populations were growing faster than urban populations. Rebecca Saunders explores how back-to-landers in Maine, or homesteaders, have evolved their lifestyles since the 1950s when people were coming to Maine to live on the land in large numbers.

Bios of the contributors to the November 1989 Salt Magazine, with information on this issue.

As vacationers in Maine, rusticators do not like being considered tourists. George Carey explores how rusticators come to Maine to vacation.

As a conductor on the Maine Narrow Gauge railroad line, Griffin Bourassa is the youngest train conductor in Maine. Bourassa speaks about his passion for railroads and trains, and his desire to work for Amtrak someday.

At the center of the city of Portland, Monument Square serves as the main location for Portland's political and economic activity. Cynthia Lee observes the activity around Monument Square to capture the essense of the downtown area.

Pamela Wood introduces readers to stories in the April 1976 Salt Magazine related to rum running.