Testimonials page for The Salt Book on the inside back cover of the December 1978 Salt Magazine.

In Lewiston, Bates Fabrics and the L.L. Bean Telemarketing Center are only a few hundred yards from each other. Tonee Harbert captures how these industries mark Lewiston as changing from an industrialized textile town to a service-based city.

In an effort to give back and make people smile, Robyn Wiley started Random Acts of Kindness. Lindsey Kilbride documents Wiley's life journey and the work that has done to bring happiness to strangers.

The idea of recycling is nothing new, and for people in Maine they have been finding ways to reuse old items for generations. Joshua Gallant captures how Mainers salvage and repurpose second hand items.

As industry brings in new developments and technology, the small family farm begins to fade into history. Sam Bass captures how the barn used to be the way of life for many people and the subject of barn deconstruction.

The largest of eight therapeutic riding centers in Maine, Hearts N Horses assists thousands of handicapped people with all kinds of disabilities. Andrea DelCastillo captures the Hearts N Horses organization and the services they provide.

Rufus Nicoll highlights the work of Matthew Dunlap, Maine's Secretary of State. Nicoll discusses how Dunlap works to keep the documents of the state in order and his everyman image.

Janet Culbert documents the history of Flynn's News, a diner in South Berwick. Culbert speaks with the owners to learn about the role their diner plays in the community.

New feature with news on the Salt alumni.

In Rockport, Maine, a family dispute split and divided an entire family. Shara Morris investigates how the house was literally split and moved, and speaks to people who lived in the home.

Understanding basic survival techniques is vital to living and being in the wilderness. Kristina Lanier highlights how Ray Reitze teaches people wilderness skills by guiding them into the wilderness.

In Portland, the Irish American Club hosts dance lessons for various Irish dances, including ceili dancing, and welcomes anyone regardless of being Irish. Sarah Barrash discusses the experiences of individuals who learn ceili dancing, and the experiences of the Irish community in Portland.