Elaine Koustenis documents the work of Joanna Basinger, a mother of five who runs a barter and trade website. Koustenis discusses how Basinger aims to bring people together with the website in a time when people only care for themselves.

Bios of the contributors to the November 1991 Salt Magazine, with information on this issue.

Bios of the contributors to the November 1989 Salt Magazine, with information on this issue.

Inside front cover for the Salt 2007-2008 Magazine, with message from Donna M. Galluzzo.

Brendan Moore explores the culture of independent film making in Maine, speaking to filmmakers and discussing films.

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.

Brittany Hughes highlights the life of Charles Wilder Oakes, an artist who found sobriety. Hughes speaks to Wilder about becoming a professional artist and his journey with drinking.

For the town of Eastport, the Fourth of July offers a chance to celebrate being Eastport. Hugh French looks at how the Fourth brings the community together.

Ruth Pinkham recounts her experiences going to and teaching in a one room schoolhouse.

As a direct descendant of Barney Beal, Avery Kelley is known for his ability to tell stories. Jill Harvey speaks to Kelley about a trip he took to New York.

Tyler Redmond discusses the lives of student athletes from Maine Central Institute and how basketball plays an important role at the school. Redmond speaks with students about their experiences growing up and the game of basketball.

Years before bulldozers and water companies, individuals would perform the act of dowsing in order to find water underground. Linda Rivard and others speak to dowsers to learn about their craft and the other things dowsers can read.