Pamela Wood introduces readers to the topic of poverty, which is the focus of this issue of Salt Magazine.

Contra dancing is a cherished cultural experience in Maine, which involves folk music and people of all generations participating. Lauren Lamont documents how some young people are bringing techno music to contra dancing, and how it interacts with their New England roots.

At the age of 86, the Furbish twins, Ethel and Edie, have many interesting stories from their childhoods. Anne Gorham and Sherri Jones speak to the twins about their experiences.

With a curiosity for what Gooch's Beach was like 250 years ago, Timm White and Mark Ruest set out to find someone who could tell him about the history of the beach. Mark Ruest captures images of Gooch's Beach.

Spending countless hours a week creating porcelain figures, Muriel Reimer can create figures of various sizes. Jeffrey Bonney and others visited Reimer to learn the work and detail that goes into the hobby.

As a master boat builder, Herb Baum, Sr. understands the intricacies of building a boat. Anne Gorham, Herb Baum III and others document the work that goes into designing and building a boat.

As two master taxidermists prepare for the annual Maine State Taxidermy Competition in Augusta, Adriana Widdoes documents their lives and work. Widdoes speaks to Tom Berube and Jayne Dyke about their profession and the participating in the competition.

Table of contents for February 1975 Salt Magazine.

As America's craft beer economy grows, some alcohol artisans are starting to venture into craft spirits. Kelly Prime profiles the work of Wesley Moseman of Maine Craft Distilling who speaks about heritage and craftsmanship.

Chris Agee documents the lives of surfers who go out into Maine's waters during the winter.

When Fran Ober learned how expensive cottage cheese was, she decided to speak to her grandmother, Eleanor Nedeau about how it is made. Ober documents the process of making cottage cheese.

For about 35 years, Stanley Brown delivered by mail, both by car and sleigh. Seth Hanson documents Brown's work as a mailman.