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.

Just off the Appalachian Trail in Monson, Maine, rests Shaw's Boarding Home, which always has its doors open to hikers. Sally Schumaier documents life at Shaw's for owner Keith Shaw and hikers who stop there on their trip.

Pamela Wood introduces readers to John McPhee, a writer from Maine.

Erin Miller captures the work that Bob and Loretta MacLeod do creating Christmas wreaths on their farm in Columbia, Maine.

Alesha Leach wears clothing designs that are in sync with Lolita, a Japanese fashion. Margaret Rawson profiles how Leach expresses her femininity and confidence through her fashion tastes.

Back cover for the August 1989 Salt Magazine, with advertisement for Tom's of Maine.

Wicca is a faith with freedom, which is what Cynthia Collins was looking for. Maria Schriber captures how Collins finds freedom as a witch.

Rebecca McDonald discusses the services and programs offered at the Maine Children's Home, and how these programs give teenage mothers an opportunity to get an education.

Eric Larson documents the history of the Oddfellow Theatre and learns about the experiences of some actors.

George Lewis, sociologist and Maine native, explains why we are creatures of the culture that we create and consume.

Introduction to readers for Eastport For Pride, a Salt double issue publication, on the topic of the village of Eastport, .

Former guide and member of the Micmac Indian tribe shares stories straight from the Maine woods.