Laura Roe and Laura Sibley document the history of people from Chebeague Island, Maine.

Mostly white communities retell legends and folklore about Native Americans all over the country - all the time - including in Biddeford, Maine. But these stories about Native Americans are not traditional Native American stories. John Bear Mitchell and Carol Dana are traditional native storytellers from the Penobscot Nation. They talk about storytelling in their communities and why traditional native stories are stories that can only be evoked by a people who have actually lived that history.

J. Nicholas Pumilia highlights the work of Dan Furst, a designated driver for hire and owner of Home Runners. Furst speaks about working with preschoolers during the day and interacting with drunks during the night.

Peter Smith highlights the dairy industry, speaking to dairy transporters and farmers.

Calvin and Dan, a gay couple in Maine, are fighting for marriage equality. Anna Lundgren captures the stories of Calvin and Dan.

In Biddeford, the local high school football team offers the community a chance to rally around for a common goal. Barney Beal captures the importance of the Biddeford High School football team for the community.

In a battle of social classes, new middle class Maine wants old rural Maine to clean up junk from their yards. Lynn Kippax Jr. captures how this battle between city and country values is taking place.

As more opportunities grew for women in the workplace, and religious activity became accessible to the lay person, many religious communities saw a drop in numbers. Leith Warlick explores the Sisters of Mercy community and discusses the traditions that they continue to practice at St. Joseph's Convent in Portland.

Table of contents for November 1984 Salt Magazine.

Barganing, bartering, and bidding are daily occurrences at the Portland Fish Exchange. Penelope Cumler documents the action of the Portland Fish Exchange and the role it plays in the commercial fishing market.

Table of contents for July 1984 Salt Magazine.

Andrea Maio highlights the history of Wilhelm Reich, a psychoanalyst who lived and worked in Maine. Maio explores the Wilhelm Reich Museum and learns about Reich from Mary Byrd Higgins, director of the museum.