Prairie Stuart-Wolff highlights the life of Laura Ochoa, a single mother who is raising a daughter alone after leaving an abusive husband. Stuart-Wolff speaks to Ochoa about her mexican heritage, immigrating to the United States, and her family.

Jen Strausz highlights the work of Ann Hastings, a lawyer who has been channeling a spirit for over a decade. Hastings discusses her experiences with channeling and the entity Vywamus.

The two sons of Madas Sapiel who live and work on Indian Island represent the two divergent ways of thinking among the Penobscots about their future. Sheryl Lane speaks to Frances Glossian and Wally Pehrson about their lifestyles.

Zachary Crabtree speaks to members of the Banyamulenge community in Portland, discussing how they come together as a church community.

Juliet Werner highlights the lives of members in the Gelina family, discussing their family band. Werner speaks to the family regarding country music, being a band, and growing up with new interests.

Bios of the contributors to the Salt 2007-2008 Magazine.

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.

Schooner Fare is a folk group that gives a new beat to old songs that were almost forgotten. Amy Schnerr documents how the band aims to give songs back to the people in a contemporary setting.

Sharon Lamontagne and Kati LeProhon speak to Harvey Bixby about his time spent fishing.

At the invitation of Down East Magazine, Salt documented Christmas memories from an older generation.

Phil Grant takes a photograph of Andrew Davis, a back-to-lander, outside his family's farm.