Although country music generally finds more popularity in the south, the country music scene in Maine has a large following. From radio to organizations, Elyssa East looks at how country music plays a role in certain communities of Maine.

Auction houses play an important role in Maine for the trading of antiques and collectibles. Molly Gerbracht explores the auctioneering business and those who frequent the auctions.

Bios of the contributors to the Salt Summer 2002 Magazine.

Staff, contributors, trustees, and academic board members are listed.

Salt offers a guide on Maine's historic inns.

At the Salt boatyard in Kennebunk, Tim Dowling is working with twelve apprentices to create a 45 foot Herreshoff ketch. Julien LeSieur documents the work Dowling has done and the steps that need to be taken to complete the project.

Illustrations depicting the different variations of the Maine license plate.

Looking for a way for Eastport to boost morale, Junior Miller sees the Maine Trades Center as a good way to accomplish that goal. Pamela Wood speaks to Miller regarding vocational training and the Eastport Port Authority.

Inside front cover for the January 1982 Salt Magazine, with issue information.

Crafting a lobster trap requires precision, as demonstrated by Stilly Griffin. Elizabeth Tanner speaks to Griffin about the proper way to make lobster traps.

Alysia Mazzella documents the life of Kitty, a transgender man who recognized her vision of gender nonconformity while in prison. Mazzella highlights the journey that Kitty has gone through and how she is transitioning within society.

The clues of Maine’s ceramic past are hiding in plain sight. Molly Saunders and Professor Bonnie Newsom have taken the time to uncover its history and leave a record for future potters.