On the Chebeague Island, members of the island community grow concerned about the rising oil prices and what that means for them heating their homes in the winter. Mark Lebourdias explores how neighbors assist each other with time and money to prepare for the coming winter.

Only a teenager, Luke Seitz is one of the only birders at his age in the state of Maine. Seitz highlights his hobby of watching birds and discusses how he got involved.

Julie Labbe captures images of community supported agriculture and how certain individuals practice this type of alternative farming in Maine.

Pamela Wood offers an introduction to readers for this double issue, that touches on the continuity of work, continuing harvest of land, and making of things.

Bios of the contributors to the May 1989 Salt Magazine.

The state of Maine has over a thousand licensed foster parents, with Dan Boucher being just one of those parents. Amanda Herman captures the culture around fostering children.

The case of Ashley Ouellette's murder is just one in over 120 unsolved homicides in the state of Maine. Lindsey Kilbridge investigates Ouellette's murder and why no one was ever charged with her murder.

Rebecca Sakoun speaks with toll collectors at toll plaza 6A to learn about their jobs and experiences.

As Maine's largest myth, the Great North Woods provides questions about the Woods of today and tomorrow. Lynn Kippax Jr. and Nancy Jesser explore which of these myths will survive over time.

In Maine, it is common for one person's trash to become a treasure to someone else. Jim Daniels and Edite Pedrosa visit the Montsweag Flea Market to learn about the flea market business functions.

Back cover for the December 1995 Salt Magazine.

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