In Aroostook County, one of the most important jobs is the creation of potato barrels. Debbie Mountain and others speak to coopers about making potato barrels.

Knitting bait bags since the age of ten, Ada Foss has been creating them ever since. Anne Pierter visits Foss to learn how to create the bags and the work that goes into each piece.

At O'Hara's in Rockland, cutting fish is a family affair. Sheryl Lane speaks to Lamont Allen, Sr. about his experience cutting fish and the cutting process.

Readers write in response to the work Salt has done.

The R&R Spinning Group meets once a week in West Cumberland to relax and share stories. Hannah Morris speaks with the spinners to learn about their personal histories and hobby.

On the day after Christmas in 1933, Ben Wakefield found himself facing a big storm while on the sea. Maureen Campbell and Laurie Smith document Wakefield's story of battling against the winter seas.

The tradition of using herbal medicine for health care dates back thousands of years, and in Maine, there are herbalists who follow these traditions. Sara Thibodeau investigates how herbalists in Maine are making herbs a daily part of their lives.

Readers write in response to the work Salt has done.

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

Column by Thomas Bradbury on the native Mainer's attitude towards party going.

List of back issues and books from Salt.

Paul Sargent covers the personal histories and experiences of Youth Corps members, and discusses the skills that they learned in the program.