Written as the first chapter to her own book, Ida Allen shares her childhood story about growing up in the woods of Maine.

Kristin Atwell documents the lives of migrant workers from Mexico to the Philippines who come to Maine to harvest acres of broccoli. She explores how these newcomers to the Aroostook community brought forth interest, as well as some difficulties.

At the Kenniston Hill Inn in Boothbay Harbor, people are afraid to stay in bedroom number five, the Nicole Room, a room that has been investigated by the Maine Ghost Hunters. Caitlin McDonnell speaks to these paranormal investigators about their beliefs in the paranormal and the practices they follow in the field.

Readers write in response to the work Salt has done on Paul Bunyan and rural poverty.

As one of the first Greeks to come to Maine, Pericles Economos became a leader in the Greek community. Kelly Emery documents Pericles' journey to Maine and opening his own business.

Table of contents for February 1977 Salt Magazine.

At the center of the city of Portland, Monument Square serves as the main location for Portland's political and economic activity. Cynthia Lee observes the activity around Monument Square to capture the essense of the downtown area.

Despite falling into the minority in Maine for their stance on abortion and being pro-choice, George and Jenna Rodrigues speak out against abortion in their community. Dina Marguerite speaks to the Rodrigues' about their pro-life stance and about Planned Parenthood.

Erin Miller captures the work that Bob and Loretta MacLeod do creating Christmas wreaths on their farm in Columbia, Maine.

Amy Toensing shares a photograph of the broccoli fields in Limestone, Maine.

Salt invites scholars to a conference to speak about how folk culture and popular culture interact. Salt offers a report on the conference.

Julienne Taraska documents the work that women in Maine do with rock music.