As the rate of students who are homeschooled increases, Regina McCarthy investigates the reasons why parents elect to home school their children. Despite varying reasons, the common thread is that these parents find public school as the wrong place for their children.

Pamela Wood introduces readers to the June 1976 Bicentennial Salt Magazine, discussing the work that her students put into the book.

As they make preparations to move to Berkeley, California, Elizabeth Massa captures the lives of the Rynberg-Going family. Massa highlights how the traditional family structure is different in this family.

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.

Introduction to articles in this issue of Salt magazine on the topic of what it means to be a Mainer, and the displacement of Maine people.

Amy Cadge documents the story of the Greer family, discussing their journey to Maine and their studio where they care for people.

Pamela Wood introduces readers to the fourth issue of the Salt Magazine from November 1974.

Listing of Salt production staff, contributors, and faculty.

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.

Dottie O'Keefe visits Walter Stinson, a resident of Swan's Island to learn about his life. Stinson speaks about his work as a fisherman and working in a factory.

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.

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