Spanning the waterway of the Townsend Gut, the Southport Bridge is one of the only remaining swing bridges in Maine. Bonnie Rosenbaum discusses the history of the bridge and how the Lewis family now run the bridge.

In Salt's first guest article, John E. Chaisson writes about his childhood days in the Maine woods.

Sociologist Peter Rose argues that ethnic groups in Maine are not part of a homogeneous melting pot, but rather distinct contributors to an identifiable American stew.

Tim Hughes investigates the controversy over rBST and discusses how cattle farming in Maine plays a role in the dialogue regarding the bovine growth hormone.

Living in Kennebunkport most of his life, Albert Hutchins is a Maine lobsterman. Fran Ober visits Hutchins to learn how to knit a lobster trap head.

Quilters of all ages in Maine are reinventing an old art form. Mary Thorsby speaks to quilters about their craft.

Tim Hughes investigates the controversy over rBST and discusses how cattle farming in Maine plays a role in the dialogue regarding the bovine growth hormone.

In Turner, Maine, farmers are known for their competitiveness. John G. Dale highlights the lives of farmers and farm life in Turner.

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Amy Cadge documents the story of the Greer family, discussing their journey to Maine and their studio where they care for people.

During the 1950's, a colony of Slavic immigrants came to Richmond, Maine. Gretchen Batz documents how the Slavic community integrated into the town.

As one of the first Greeks to come to Maine, Pericles Economos became a leader in the Greek community. Pamela Wood recounts how his words inspired stories for this issue regarding ethnic groups in Maine.