The December 1978 issue of Salt Magazine features stories on factory workers, island life, and forestry.

The June 1980 issue of Salt Magazine features stories on clam digging, fishing, and life as a travelling performer.

The December 1988 issue of Salt Magazine features stories on rural life, illiteracy, and poverty.

Adriana Widdoes documents the life and work of one master taxidermist, Jayne Dyke. Dyke speaks about her work as a taxidermist and the importance of doing a good job.

One man from Peaks Island speaks about his life on the island and how it brings his family closer together.

Two individuals who live the rural lifestyle speak about their experiences living in nature.

Even in old age, one women in Maine likes to go dancing and ride motorcycles. Lola Matteau speaks about the death of her close friend Armand Talbot, and how much he allowed her to experience new things in life.

Living alone on Swan's Island of the coast of Maine, Theo McCormick attempts to wrap her mind around the purpose of a life without love. McCormick speaks about life with her husband, moving to Maine, and trying to live on her own.

Learning wilderness skills and how to live off the land from a Native American elder as a child, Raymond Reitze lives a quiet and peaceful life with nature. Masumi Hayashi-Smith highlights Reitze's life, becoming attuned to nature, and teaching his wilderness skills.

Lisa Jones speaks about her husband Joseph, who drowned while drag net fishing for sea urchins. Jones discusses the relationship she had with her husband and the difficulty of moving on.

In Augusta, people are able to study wilderness living at the Maine Primitive Skills School. Students speak about the importance of the school in their lives.

Living in one of Maine's most recognizable houses, James Hunt Barker believes he might be living with ghosts. Gabe Grabin offers a profile on the Wedding Cake House and the paranormal activity there.