At Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bill True and Eugene Rand are the last true gravediggers who only dig graves by hand. True and Rand discuss their work, the time that goes into digging each grave, and being put out of work by technology.

Located on Hobson's Wharf in Portland, Becky's Diner sees a particular set of regulars nearly everyday. Kerry Elson speaks to owner Becky Rand and patrons to learn about the diner and the atmosphere within.

Located on Hobson's Wharf in Portland, Becky's Diner sees a particular set of regulars nearly everyday. Kate D. Philbrick and Kerry Elson speak to owner Becky Rand and patrons to learn about the diner and the atmosphere within.

Living in a trailer in the Maine woods, Donna and Clyde Brown are loggers. Christopher Dardaris documents their lives in the woods.

Donna M. Galluzzo documents the life of Nick Westervelt, the son of Terry and Lib Jamison.

Florence Nicolar Shay made sure everyone knew – Native Americans were being denied the right to vote in Maine. She forced the Maine State Legislature to take up the issue in the 1950s. Eventually, the people spoke: in 1954, 79% of voters said yes to Native American suffrage. But the work didn’t end there – Native leaders have continued Florence’s campaign for Native rights. Like Donna Loring, a Penobscot’s Tribal Representative to the state legislature, who sponsored legislation for Native history to be taught in Maine public schools. With every legislative victory, Native American get one step closer to equality, and ultimately, sovereignty.

Donna M. Galluzzo welcomes readers to the Salt 2004-2005 Magazine.

Inside front cover for the Salt 2007-2008 Magazine, with message from Donna M. Galluzzo.

Donna M. Galluzzo welcomes readers to the Salt 2004-2005 Magazine.

Donna M. Galluzzo offers thanks to the people of Maine for sharing their stories with Salt for 30 years.

Inside back cover for the Salt 2006-2007 Magazine, with message from Donna M. Galluzzo.

Living in a trailer in the Maine woods, Donna and Clyde Brown are loggers. Chris Dardaris captures their lives in the woods.