Janet Culbert documents the history of Flynn's News, a diner in South Berwick. Culbert speaks with the owners to learn about the role their diner plays in the community.

At Cappy's Chowder House in Camden, many taxidermied animals are hanging on the wall, but owning one particular bird caused David Robichaud to break the law. Kala Hoke documents the regulations regarding wildlife protection and how people in Camden rallied behind Alexander, the bird at Cappy's.

Readers write in response to the work Salt has done, and Salt previews future stories.

Kate Raley explores the subject of blacksmithing with local area blacksmiths, who discuss their relationship to the trade and the current trends.

Lucille Rossignol captures the stories of people who grew up in Turner, Maine, and reveals a sample of life in a small town.

Pamela Wood offers an introduction to readers for this double issue, that touches on the continuity of work, continuing harvest of land, and making of things.

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

Thomas Bradbury recounts the history of Pinkham Hall and how it is fitting that a group like Salt would find a home there.

In 1962, Almon Williams began raising sheeps. Elizabeth Tanner speaks to Williams about raising sheeps and taking care of them.

Pamela Wood speaks about tourism as a double edged sword in Maine, and how it is impacting the state in the 1980s.

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

Pamela Wood introduces readers to stories in the April 1976 Salt Magazine related to rum running.