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

On the mud flats of the Kennebunk River lies a building that has come to represent the tides and fortunes of Salt. Pamela Wood documents the active learning that Salt students do and the energy of the craftsmen who train the students.

After being interviewed for Salt, Stilly Griffin calls Salt to tell them how he has become a star.

Advertisement for the Salt Institute.

At Piper Shores retirement community in Scarborough, Maine, some seniors choose to spend their leisure time in intellectual pursuits. Rachel Hurn speaks to residents at Piper Shores to understand the educational opportunities that are offered to senior citizens within the community.

Although not in practice anymore, trawling is a fishing method that is highly valued by people in fishing communities. Maureen Campbell and others document how this fishing method was practiced and the experiences fishermen had while on the job.

Looking for something to do one day, Terry Merrill decided to build a duck blind. Merrill describes the building process and how duck blinds are used.

Readers write in response to the work Salt has done.

Brittany Hughes documents the raising of Portland's holiday tree in Monument Square.

Table of contents for April 1976 Salt Magazine.

Heather Kadar captures the work of Joan and Marlo Bunker, funeral facilitators, who help people in need.

Front cover for the November 1989 Salt Magazine.