From a shop in Portland, Jonathan Cooper crafts violins. Kimberlee Poole profiles Cooper's work on violins, his entry into the art, and his love for the instrument.

A profile of John Barton, the owner of Friendly River Music in Cornish, Maine, whose love of guitars has brought people together for nearly 50 years in the small community.

Back cover for the November 1989 Salt Magazine.

Twilight Greenaway highlights the lives of caregivers and volunteers at Peabody House in Portland. These individuals offer support and services to people living with HIV/AIDS in Maine.

A long established part of Portland, the John J. Nissen Baking Company has had many employees come through the business. Lisa Ferrugia speaks to current and former employees of the baking company to learn about their experiences working for the company and their opinions about a facility move to Biddeford.

Living in Eastport for 73 years, Helen Huntley's view of the city is shaped by her time there, and short time spent away. Pamela Wood speaks to Huntley about what life used to be like in the town.

In order to cope with her blindness, Bobbi Lachance turns to writing novels. Lachance recounts her experiences of domestic violence, and how she found a relationship that became real love.

Erika Preuss captures a photograph of Crackers, the Portland Pirates' mascot, leading the crowd in celebrating a good play on the ice.

Charlies McCormick covers the personal histories of people who live and work in the small community of Ocean Park.

Hugh French documents how sheep are raised and driven on Big Nash.

Even at old age, Elizabeth Shames continues to dance with the Perennial Effects dance group. Sarah Merrill highlights the life of Shames, discussing her history with dancing and her personal life.

Kade Diakite, a resident of the Bronx, New York, takes her love of climbing and the outdoors to Red Rocks Canyon, Nevada, and to a mentorship program at a New York City climbing facility.