Sociologist Peter Rose argues that ethnic groups in Maine are not part of a homogeneous melting pot, but rather distinct contributors to an identifiable American stew.

In Portland, the Italian American Community Center serves as a location for local Italians to gather and share meals. Alexandra Daniello reports on activities and traditions of the Italian community in Portland, focusing on the Italian American Community Center.

Nancy Jesser hangs out with Joe in Millinocket, who believes that people mature faster in small towns than in the city.

Contribution page from the December 1975 Salt Magazine.

Contribution page from the April 1976 Salt Magazine.

With a curiosity for what Gooch's Beach was like 250 years ago, Timm White set out to find someone who could tell him about the history of the beach. White speaks to three individuals who know the story of Stephen Harding, a man who built a log garrison in 1702 on what is today the Sea Side House property.

James C. Curtis writes on the documentary tradition, comparing the work of Salt and the Farm Security Administration in Maine.

Michael Wingfield, a world class percussionist, share his knowledge of drumming with communities throughout Maine and New England. Rob Korobkin highlights a workshop conducted by Wingfield in Searsmont, and discusses the subject of diversity.

Inside back cover for the January 1983 Salt Magazine asking readers to become charters members of Salt.

Copyright information for the Salt Book.

Front cover for the June 1980 Salt Magazine.

Front cover for the July 1984 Salt Magazine.