The July 1984 issue of Salt Magazine features stories on different immigrant groups in Maine.

The November 1989 issue of Salt Magazine features stories on the Finnish community, immigrants, and a local Portland barbershop.

Arriving in the United States at the age of 17, Fernando Soriano, now 32, is facing issues over his illegal citizenship status. Soriano speaks about the opportunities that his family has in the United States and his experience of facing deportation.

Jorge Abiague, former Golden Gloves Champ, wants to become a boxing trainer.

Brit Hanson documents her story about trying to legally be in the same country as her husband.

Having moved to Maine over a decade ago to keep his family safe from civil war in Somali, Dr. Said Mohammed wants his children to be well educated and help the Somali people. Chris Remington profiles how Dr. Mohammed wants the best lives for his daughters.

As a refugee from Sudan, John Ochira reflects on how his experience coming to Maine and how soccer helped him understand the cultural landscape. Michelle Mitchell highlights Ochira's journey and his desire to return to his country to help rebuild the economy.

Alison Hudson profiles how one Rwandan refugee brings his traditional dances to Portland.

As a young woman who was raised in another country for half of her life, Nyalat Biliew strives to maintain one part of herself, without losing the other. Yevonnie Lowe documents how Nyalat faces the challenges of balancing two distinct cultures: American and Nuer.

Living in Maine as illegal immigrants, two individuals speak about how the decisions their parents made coming to the United States illegally continue to impact their lives today. Pang Tubhirun documents how she and Marc Banzuela cope with fear of deportation, and how becoming DACA recipients changed their lives.

When Toy Len Goon won the Mother of the Year award in 1952, she was the first Asian woman to ever receive it. Rhiannon Corby documents the positive impact that Goon winning the award had on her life.

Salt documents how immigrants are setting down cultural roots through agriculture in a small Maine town.