Willow Mullins speaks with midwives of different backgrounds, learning about the culture of being a midwife.

The July 1990 issue of Salt Magazine features stories on folk culture, diners throughout Maine, and marketing Maine culture.

Julie Jordan captures an image of Christopher Altvater lounging in class at Lee Academy.

After losing her husband to ALS, Joan Uraneck began to redefine her sense of spirituality but experiences the struggles of being a widow in our recent culture. Anna Clarke highlights Uraneck's life with her husband, dealing with ALS, and coping with his death.

Brandan Haskins explores the world of musicians who perform traditional music. Haskins speaks to musicians about the traditions that they carry and their performances.

Barbershops are social places with a crowd of regulars. Julia Mickenberg takes readers inside two barbershops to highlight the culture within a barbershop.

Culture can be expressed through many different avenues, from telling a story about ones culture, to performing a traditional dance. Kim Wutkiewicz captures images of artists and performers from House Island Project.

Thomas Brown investigates the controversy regarding the development of the Basin Mills Dam on the Penobscot River. He focuses on topics related to development versus conservation, the life cycle and existence of salmon in the river, and the environmental impact of the dam.

Adeline Violas discusses the culture of antique car restoration, speaking with collectors and restorers.

Inside front cover for August 1979 Salt Magazine with masthead, mission statement, and issue summary.

For Barbara Cough, adopting her daughters Catie and Kimberly from China were a way for her to understand a culture that is part of her own lineage. Liz Mak documents how Barbara and her partner attempt to expose their children to a culture they have never known.

During the 1950's, a colony of Slavic immigrants came to Richmond, Maine. Gretchen Batz documents how the Slavic community integrated into the town.