Talking to kids about sex can be, kind of awkward. How much to tell them, or not tell them. How do you know when they’re ready for it? Brittany Cronin has the story of a mother who is trying to figure out how to talk to her sons about sex, and opening up to her own sexuality in the process. NOTE: This piece contains curse words and references to sex.

Sarah Wise explores the world of the female sailors, uncovering that the idea that only men are ship captains and sailors is antiquated. Wise speaks with various female sailors to learn about their role models and careers.

Cate Tynan documents the experiences of women trying to find the perfect wedding dress, and how getting prepared for their wedding made them realize more about themselves than they realized.

Candlepin bowling, which is unique to New England and the Maritime Provinces, offers a different way to experience bowling. Cate Tynan captures the inner working of Good Time Lanes in Lisbon Falls.

Cate Tynan documents the experiences of women trying to find the perfect wedding dress, and how getting prepared for their wedding made them realize more about themselves than they realized.

Candlepin bowling, which is unique to New England and the Maritime Provinces, offers a different way to experience bowling. Jason McCray explores the inner working of Good Time Lanes in Lisbon Falls, speaking to patrons and owners of the bowling alley.

Recounting the old days of Millinocket, Emily Chin speaks to individuals from the town about their experiences in the town. Chin speaks to the community about the Great Northern Paper Company, dealing with changes, and efforts to revitalize the town.

In the waters of Northeastern Maine, there is a dispute of the use of the waters between American and Canadian fishermen. Kala Hoke highlights the history of the dispute between the two fishing communities, and how both sides are fighting for ownership of Machias Seal Island.

Bios of the contributors to the Salt 2007-2008 Magazine.

Coming together for a public meeting to discuss the Pittston Company, members of the community are at odds regarding their situation. Pamela Wood documents the tension regarding Eastport's civil war over oil.

On the mud flats of the Kennebunk River lies a building that has come to represent the tides and fortunes of Salt. Pamela Wood documents the active learning that Salt students do and the energy of the craftsmen who train the students.

Thomas Brown investigates the controversy regarding the development of the Basin Mills Dam on the Penobscot River. He focuses on topics related to development versus conservation, the life cycle and existence of salmon in the river, and the environmental impact of the dam.