For individuals in Maine that suffer from any kind of disability, the STRIVE program offers them a chance to be a part of a community of teens and young adults. Daniel Busch captures how the lives of program members.

A refugee from Sudan, Nyapeni Chou Doul lives an entirely different life than she did in her native country. Kody Steffy captures the life of Doul, who lives in Portland.

Every Sunday morning, chess players in Westbrook meet at a local grocery store to play chess. This piece explores the boundaries of the chessboard, and tries to understand how community is formed from such a silent endeavor.

Write up on upcoming Salt shows and updates on Salt faculty.

In Maine, fishing has always been a way of life. Pamela Wood and Salt students offer an overview of fishing in Maine.

Lynn Kippax Jr., Andrea Downs and Cynthia Pinkham highlight the life of Cecil Kelley, a fisherman from Jonesport. Kelley shares several of his stories as well.

Table of contents for August 1978 Salt Magazine.

With a curiosity on how to build boats in bottles. Howard Doane and Bill Shook speak to Richard Nickerson about his craft. Doane and Shook document Nickerson's process of building the boats and placing them in the bottles.

Thank you note to specific individuals who have helped Salt.

The two sons of Madas Sapiel who live and work on Indian Island represent the two divergent ways of thinking among the Penobscots about their future. Sheryl Lane speaks to Frances Glossian and Wally Pehrson about their lifestyles.

For the past few years, William Whorf has taken up the hobby of repairing and restoring ship models. Martha Truscott and others speak to Whorf about his hobby and the intricate work that goes into it.

Column by Thomas Bradbury on Chester Ferguson's new truck, and trying to get insurance for it.