The farming community in Benedicta, Maine plays an important role in creating the history of the community, as discussed by John Morris. Morris focuses on what creates a sense of place for those who live in Benedicta, speaking with farmers to learn about their experiences.

As the town of Bucksport prepares to lose its paper mill, residents fear it will become a ghost town, while other embrace the possibility for reinvention. Lucia Constantine documents how the town copes with a change to its identity.

Richard Sitler captures images of life around South Berwick, Maine.

A certified Master Composter and soil science professor, Dan Franek uses his own urine to fertilize compost. Pamela Cragin discusses compost with Franek and it helps the community save money at the dump and wastewater treatment plant.

Forward to by Robert Coles to Maine: A Peopled Landscape.

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.

Having working with horses her entire life, Mona Jerome rescues wild mustangs and tries to find them new homes. Emma Bouthillette documents the work of Jerome, discussing her rescue organization and working with wild horses.

Contribution page from the June 1976 Bicentennial Salt Magazine.

Now a school teacher, one woman recalls her childhood experience with rum running.

List of donors to the Salt Institute.

With over 30 years experience as a moderator for town meetings, George Martin has plenty of stories. Valerie Gould and Anne Pierter speak to Martin about his experiences as a moderator.

Patrick Kiley highlights the work of fishermen aboard the Avatar, a fishing boat that has remained affiliated with Custom House Wharf, and discusses the fishing industry at the wharf.