After learning that fraternities would be shut down at Bowdoin College, Chris Kendig set out to document that part of Maine's history, with his own bias regarding fraternities.

Greggory Elliott explores the histories of various stores in downtown Waterville, and learns about how these business interact with the economics of the area.

Jacob Kowalski documents the life of working the night shift and radio broadcasting.

Within one of his lobster traps, Larence Seavey once caught a mitten. Seavey recounts his story about finding the mitten.

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.

Inside back cover for the January 1983 Salt Magazine asking readers to become charters members of Salt.

Pamela Wood highlights Fred Soderstrom's stance against the Pittston Company.

In Salt's first guest article, John E. Chaisson writes about his childhood days in the Maine woods.

Laurie Smith and Anne Pierter review different kinds of herbs that can cure various ailments.

Picking up tuna fishing in his early 30s, Ken Hutchins knows tuna like he was one. Betsey Robinson documents his work as a tuna fisherman and the equipment he uses.

Holly Wilmeth captures the work of Raymond Strout, a carpenter by trade, who is a blood wormer by nature.

A small park located in Portland's West End, Longfellow Square sees a variety of individuals on the grounds. Diane Geiger speaks with park visitors to learn their stories.