Growing up with a passion for restoration, Scott Hatch makes a living on restoring old barns. Douglas Milliken discusses Hatch's work on barns and how he is restoring history through barns.

Called names when they were young, Lauretta Elie and Emily Kinney were picked on for not being able to read. Melissa Buxton profiles how Elie and Kinney live and deal with being illiterate.

Lila Dobbs highlights the life of Polly Mahoney, owner of Mahoosuc Guide Service in Newry. Dobbs covers Mahoney's early life, the start of her business, and dogs sledding.

Heading to Giles Family Farm in Alfred, Mark Baker and others go to learn about cider production. Baker and other Salt students speak to Bruce Gile about the squeezing process and the work that goes into the production.

On Swan's Island, the name Evelyn Turner will bring smiles to faces. Pamela Wood speaks to Turner about her view of the world.

Kristin McKinlay spotlights The Cabin restaurtant in Bath, speaking with employees and patrons about their opinions of the business.

Inside back cover for the July 1984 Salt Magazine, with thanks to Salt charter members for their support.

Leah Chernikoff highlights the work of Dahlov Ipcar, an artist who paints creatures of all kinds. Chernikoff speaks to Ipcar about painting and how she learned to draw.

As a hip-hop artist, Sarah Violette explores the topics of gender, identity, and the path of an artist. Heidi Sistare provides a profile on Violette and her craft.

Kerry Seed speaks to Ann Searcy, a jazz singer, about her experiences meeting Duke Ellington and singing in coastal towns around New England.

Emily Eagle highlights the life of Daniella Runyambo, a refugee from the Congo, who grew up around political and ethnic violence. Eagle discusses how Runyambo was not allowed a voice in her country, but in the United States language has become a large part of her life.

Nash Garabedian and Mary Anne Wallace discuss the ministry and services they provide for seafarers through Seafarer's Friend. Garabedian and Wallace speak about being pastoral with crew members and offering hospitality.