Following the terrorist attacks of 9/11, new inspection stations were built along the Maine border, including at the Jackman Port of Entry. Bill Lascher explores how the influx of federal agents and tourists into the town changed a community deep in the wilderness.

The art of working with ceramics takes a trained hand to perfect, whether someone is making a small cup or a large sculpture. Heather Black talks to potters in South Portland to learn about their craft and the Sawyer Street Studios.

Dianna and the She Shed is about a woman and her relationship with independence. In a visit to her titular “She Shed,” Miki learns about Dianna’s life, love, and her unique rituals of expression.

As Maine's largest myth, the Great North Woods provides questions about the Woods of today and tomorrow. Nancy Jesser explores which of these myths will survive over time.

Alyssa Grossman captures the life of Myrtle Lowell, speaking with Lowell about her about her life and growing up in Maine.

After being bedridden due to a severe workplace accident, Trieste decided to finally come out as a trans woman. Arielle Zionts profiles Trieste's decision to come out, and dealing with her neuromuscular disorder.

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

When Toy Len Goon won the Mother of the Year award in 1952, she was the first Asian woman to ever receive it. Rhiannon Corby documents the positive impact that Goon winning the award had on her life.

For three generations, a colony of Swedish farmers have raised potatoes and families in rural Aroostook County. Laura Johnson highlights how these farmers are close knit and hard working.

Heather Coryell visits Gladys McLean to speak about her personal history and working as a waitress.

Growing up watching their mother perform work as a doctor, Dr. Marion Moulton's sons viewed doctoring as woman's work. Carol Kuhn highlights the work Dr. Moulton has done as a doctor in rural Maine.

During the 40 days of Lent, protesters stand outside of the Family Planning clinic in Augusta, demonstrating the divide between a woman's right to choose. Cait Wilson captures the work done by Thomas Stackpole and the message of 40 Days for Life.