After several hours of preparation, 12 Salt students were guided by Reid Chapman on making apple cider the old fashioned way. Ann Bath and others document the process Chapman goes through to make his cider.

At the Pierce family farm in West Gardner, pigs, chickens, and cows are routinely slaughtered. Liza Semler captures the work the Pierce family does in their slaughterhouse.

With cosmetic surgery becoming more common for varying kinds of body modification or repair, Elizabeth Daley highlights the practice of Dr. Verne Weisberg in Portland. Daley speaks to patients, employees, and Dr. Weisberg about their experiences and practices.

Abigail Friel highlights the history of the milling industry in Biddeford, discussing how the old mill buildings are being used by hobbyists and artists.

Laura Burden explores the lives of women who are ministers in Maine, in both city and rural ministries.

For over twenty years, the Community Television Network has given the community a way to broadcast their content through public access. Molly Finnagan highlights the history of the Community Television Network and discusses the varying kinds of programs that air on the network.

Inside front cover for August 1979 Salt Magazine with masthead, mission statement, and issue summary.

At the Portland Public Library, librarian and archivist Abraham Schechter lives the memories that he collects. Emma Rosenberg speaks to Schechter regarding the local history of Portland, growing up in Portland's Jewish community, and the importance of recording history.

Inside front cover for the June 1980 Salt Magazine, with issue information.

The Custom House Wharf in Portland serves as a major hub for the local fish business. Catherine Olender discusses various topics, from the politics of the wharf to local family businesses.

Timothy Peternel explores the lives and careers of bush pilots, further discussing the development of aviation.

Attempting to teach her deaf son to listen and speak, Tonya Ng is putting all her effort towards ensuring her son can live like a normal hearing child. Christopher McCleary captures Tonya going to Hear Me Now, and the progress that has been made with her son.