Emily Funkhouser highlights the work of boat builders and boat restorers at the Brooklin Boatyard in Brooklin, Maine. Funhouser speaks to carpenters about their experiences and the building process.

Column by Thomas Bradbury on Chester Ferguson's new truck, and trying to get insurance for it.

Front cover for the December 1978 Salt Magazine.

For a tiny store in Lubec, FitzHenry's has everything. Pamela Wood speaks to Fred McClure about the history of Fitzhenry's Store.

As someone who has held many different jobs in his life, Al Buzzell is a jack of all trades. Mark Childs documents how Buzzell got involved with a number of different trades.

A man with many stories, Wilfred Grendell shares a story about collecting rocks. John Nest documents how Grendell uses his rocks to build things around his home.

Known around southern Maine for his unbelievable feat of pounding nails with his bare hands, Joseph Leo Thibeau has become something of a legend. E.J. Blake reports on Thibeau's life and his hand skills.

Table of Contents for the Salt Book.

In central Maine, there is a cluster of small communities that are home to many Swedish immigrants. Debbie Ziegler and others investigate how these communities continue to preserve the traditions of their forefathers.

William Ibelle explores how three generations of Penobscot Indians are searching through their experiences to define what it means to be a Penobscot living in today's work.

Introduction to readers for Eastport For Pride, a Salt double issue publication, on the topic of the village of Eastport, .

Adam Jones discusses his job as a worm digger, and the difficulties he faces with finances.