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Martin Steingesser
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Title
Dowsing
Year
1974
Years before bulldozers and water companies, individuals would perform the act of dowsing in order to find water underground. Linda Rivard and others speak to dowsers to learn about their craft and the other things dowsers can read.
Type
published content
Title
Fly Tying
Year
1977
As a fly fisherman, Martin Pierter has perfected fly tying. Jeff Bonney visits Pierter to learn how to tie a fly and discuss Pierter's fishing method.
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published content
Title
Country Auction
Year
1976
In East Lebanon, Col. George Martin puts on a lively performance at his weekly country auctions. Anne Harrison and Pat Shrader document the work that Martin does at the auction.
Type
published content
Title
Salt Radio: Bringing the Work into You
Year
2007
Michael Luce discusses the process of creating a casket for his mother who recently passed away. Luce speaks about the importance of going through the process of crafting the casket himself, and about the life of his mother.
Type
published content
Title
Goat Island Lighthouse
Year
1976
As the lighthouse keeper at Goat Island, Martin Cain has to live a secluded life. Jeffrey Bonney documents Cain's daily problems, routines, and experiences in running a lighthouse.
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published content
Title
Old Time Democracy
Year
1974
With over 30 years experience as a moderator for town meetings, George Martin has plenty of stories. Valerie Gould and Anne Pierter speak to Martin about his experiences as a moderator.
Type
published content
Title
Lighthouses
Year
1977
With questions about lighthouses, Salt students set out to explore the mystery and romance that surrounds lighthouses in Maine. Stephanie Wood and others document the importance of lighthouses in Maine, and speak to individuals who are directly connected to them.
Type
published content
Title
Will the Real Statue Please Stand Up
Year
1989
There are two monuments in Maine that celebrate the feats of Maine woodsmen. Bretty Jenks explores how these two statues represent two different cultures.
Type
published content
Title
First Come the Artists
Year
1990
When artists enter towns, they usually herald incoming change. Jennifer Ouellette documents how this is taking place in Belfast, and how some people in the community do not want the change.
Type
published content
Title
A Time to Celebrate
Year
1977
Prior to the release of The Salt Book, Pamela Wood speaks to readers about the contents of the book and the release parties.
Type
published content
Title
Salt Radio: Sounds of Democracy
Year
2007
Since many people do not own a piano at home, the Portland Public Library provides a piano on site that patrons can use for an hour to practice. Patrons and library staff discuss the convenience of having a free public piano at the library.
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