In a wooded area far apart from the village churches in Kennebunk and Kennebunkport, the Wildwood Chapel resides. Erica Shorey and Karen Shuffleburg speak to individuals in the church community about their experiences at the chapel.

As the binding spirit that brings her family together, Antoinette Bernier sees the importance of having patience with her large family. Pamela Wood visits Bernier to speak about her family history and making bread.

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Speaking openly about his experiences, John Archulater discusses his time as a marine in the Iraq War. Archulater speaks about how many innocent people died during the war.

Debbie Dickinson discusses her former life in Louisiana before and after Hurricane Katrina. Dickinson recounts waiting out the storm and saving animals that were caught in the storm.

As the son of a hard working immigrant, John Anagnostis wanted to be a teacher from a young age. Lisa Palas highlights Anagnostis' journey to get an education and how his father made those opportunities available to him.

For three generations, a colony of Swedish farmers have raised potatoes and families in rural Aroostook County. Laura Johnson highlights how these farmers are close knit and hard working.

Kimberly Hasling discusses the history of the Paradise family, while also covering local history on Long Pond. She talks to family members regarding their family stories and their ways of life, uncovering how a family became ingrained to the place where they lived.

Robin Lea highlights the life of Sister Joanne Roy, covering topics regarding Roy's social work, spiritual beliefs, and ecology.

Bios of the contributors to the December 1997 Salt Magazine, with information on this issue.

Willow Mullins speaks with midwives of different backgrounds, learning about the culture of being a midwife.

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