Following the terrorist attacks of 9/11, new inspection stations were built along the Maine border, including at the Jackman Port of Entry. Bill Lascher explores how the influx of federal agents and tourists into the town changed a community deep in the wilderness.

As a graffiti artist, Rich faces challenges to pursue his love for creating graffiti. Rich speaks about his artform, the legality of graffiti, and how graffiti gives him an outlet to express himself.

As a group project, members of Salt document the topics of river driving, logging, and cooking for loggers.

Adam Reitano documents the activity at a news station in Portland.

Salt explores the importance of boats for river driving.

Bios of the contributors to the December 1990 Salt Magazine, with information on this issue.

Testimonials on the Salt program and projects.

Kait Stokes documents the work of tattooists at Sanctuary Tattoo in Portland.

Talking to kids about sex can be, kind of awkward. How much to tell them, or not tell them. How do you know when they’re ready for it? Brittany Cronin has the story of a mother who is trying to figure out how to talk to her sons about sex, and opening up to her own sexuality in the process. NOTE: This piece contains curse words and references to sex.

After their boat is stolen, a family must reckon with their sense of trust in the marina community. Producer Jay Venables investigates the theft, and finds a deeper level to the betrayal. Scoring by Angela Kazmierczak. Note: this audio piece contains profanity.

In Oxford County, the mineral-rich veins keep gem and rock collectors returning for more. Jeffrey Schlegel documents how the lure of digging for treasure is seen in Oxford County.

Salt investigates what life was like for river drivers and loggers in the woods.