Susan Gaidos highlights the profession of mussel farming, speaking farmers to learn about their activities and the trade.

Pamela Wood documents the history of Water Street in Eastport. Wood speaks to locals about the activity on the street.

As Portland becomes more suburban, Peaks Island has experienced waves of change. Harry Brown documents how the community of people have little in common except the ferry commute they make and their liking for Peaks Island.

With a curiosity for what Gooch's Beach was like 250 years ago, Timm White set out to find someone who could tell him about the history of the beach. White speaks to three individuals who know the story of Stephen Harding, a man who built a log garrison in 1702 on what is today the Sea Side House property.

Testimonials page for The Salt Book on the inside back cover of the August 1978 Salt Magazine.

David Welch recounts the story of Steve, a baker who owns Sophia's Bakery. Lanz discusses the practices that he follows while baking, only using his hands to mix.

For years, people along the coast of Maine have used sea moss to make pudding. Sandy Frederick and others speak to Marion Webber of Kennebunk to learn how the pudding is made.

This is the story of a woman who proudly embodies traditional female norms and uses humor to navigate the tensions of working in a male dominated industry.

Pam Berry captures the life of Monica, a mother who lives in a schoolbus with her daughter while she builds a house for the future.

On her farm under the shadow of the White Mountains, Helen Perley raises animals. Val Gould and Elizabeth Tanner document the work Perley does on her farm with animals.

Ruth Pinkham recounts her experiences going to and teaching in a one room schoolhouse.

In Oxford County, the mineral-rich veins keep gem and rock collectors returning for more. Jeffrey Schlegel documents how the lure of digging for treasure is seen in Oxford County.