Samantha Dahan speaks to residents of New Beginnings to learn their stories and how they are attempting to change their lives in a positive manner.

Christine Kulcheski speaks to residents on Islesboro and learns about their island community and women's group.

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

Despite growth and new trends in Greenville, it is impossible to take out the frontier. Daniel Bigman documents the town of Greenville through the eyes of somes of its people.

The image that most Americans think of when they hear the term trailer park is not a very appealing one. Jane Stevenson looks at Friendly Village in Gorham as more than just a trailer park, but as a small home community.

Shana Berger explores the intricacies of the fishing industry in Maine, speaking to fishermen about their experiences and work.

Introduction to articles in this issue of Salt magazine on the topic of what it means to be a Mainer, and the displacement of Maine people.

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

Project on the perceptions of Northern and Southern Maine, as seen by individuals who live on the opposite half.

List of back issues and books from Salt.

Pamela Wood introduces readers to stories in this issue of Salt magazine related to town locals and tourism.

Unlike other Catholic religious orders in Maine, the Sister of the Precious Blood are a cloistered group. Mary Pope explores the daily lives of the sisters who's whole world exists within the Monastery of the Precious Blood in Portland.