Sarah Marsh highlights the lives of community midwives, discussing their profession. Marsh discusses the beliefs and ideologies of the midwives.

In the city of Rockland, the people know Kendall Merriam, a man who passes out poems to people each week. Kristin Moe documents the life of Merriam, a diagnosed paranoid schizophrenic, and discusses the subjects he covers in his poems.

Living on IRA Mountain, Adrian Brochu created a public scenic route. Scott Ruderman profiles the work Brochu has done and continues to do on his land.

Barbara Michaels uncovers the lives of five self-employed individuals who perform various services to entertain the public, highlighting the importance of following one's passion in life.

Genevieve Pedulla documents the lives of Colby Smith and Caitlin Horigan, two individuals who live off the grid and attempt to maintain a connection to the modern world without public utilities.

Portland, Maine is known for having something for everyone - even fans of the 90’s alternative band Ween. But as Portland’s downtown changes, weirdos are wondering - what’s happening to their beloved public spaces?

Chronic conditions affect about 50 million adults in the United States, and they can make even the most basic daily tasks impossible. For one retired woman, living with chronic pain has been a huge mental burden in addition to a physical one. On the bright side, she doesn't have to carry that burden all by herself. NOTE: This piece deals with the topics of suicide and mental / physical illness.

Finding spirituality and religion through witchcraft, Jen Fox and Annie Finch speak about coming out to the public as witches. Fox and Finch speak about spirituality and how witchcraft empowers women.

Sean Edwin highlights the work of Pious Ali, the first African-born, Muslim elected to public office in the state of Maine. Edwin discusses Ali's involvement with youth organizations and social service work.

Front cover for the November 1974 Salt Magazine.

Front cover for the June 1976 Bicentennial Salt Magazine.

Front cover for the August 1979 Salt Magazine.