In the town of Biddeford, the contract with the Maine Energy Recovery Center (MERC) is expired, many residents of the town have spoken against renewing the contract due to health concerns of center's emissions. Caryn Turgeon captures images of residents in the town.

Christine Shanahan captures the band Kino Proby, a tribute band for the Russian rock start Viktor Tsoy and his band Kino.

Crafting a lobster trap requires precision, as demonstrated by Stilly Griffin. Seth Hanson and others speak to Griffin about the proper way to make lobster traps.

Jordan has always felt that he was performing masculinity. But in his late 20’s he realized that he had become numb to the world. CONTENT WARNING: Strong language, as well as depictions of alcohol, substance, and domestic abuse.

Inside front cover for the September 1988 Salt Magazine with masthead.

In Portland, Tate and Tyng Streets hold a history of displacement, change, and decay. Amanda Holmes vists people in the neighborhood to discuss why they still cling to Tate and Tyng.

The art of working with ceramics takes a trained hand to perfect, whether someone is making a small cup or a large sculpture. Heather Black talks to potters in South Portland to learn about their craft and the Sawyer Street Studios.

As Portland becomes more suburban, Peaks Island has experienced waves of change. Harry Brown documents how the community of people have little in common except the ferry commute they make and their liking for Peaks Island.

Table of contents for August 1989 Salt Magazine.

Coming to Maine as refugees, two Cambodian families experience contrasts from their old lives and new ones in a land with plenty. Marianne Ciampi highlights how these two families adapt to their new lives in Maine.

As the chief agent for alcohol control in charge of the state of Maine, Henry Weaver experienced different situations with rum running. Keith Euler and others from Salt speak to Weaver about his experiences and stories as a federal officer during the prohibition era.

A long established part of Portland, the John J. Nissen Baking Company has had many employees come through the business. Jaime Chismar captures images of current and former employees of the baking company.