In Portland, Tate and Tyng Streets hold a history of displacement, change, and decay. Amanda Holmes vists people in the neighborhood to discuss why they still cling to Tate and Tyng.

At risk of flunking out from school systems, Kristin Myers is an at-risk student. Christine Clark documents how Myers struggles in school and the impact it has on her life.

Erin Hooper captures a close up photograph of Vietnam War veteran Howie Young and his biker jacket.

As Portland becomes more suburban, Peaks Island has experienced waves of change. Harry Brown documents how the community of people have little in common except the ferry commute they make and their liking for Peaks Island.

Inside front cover for the September 1988 Salt Magazine with masthead.

Listing of Salt production staff, contributors, and faculty.

As the Irish continue to flee from the crofts of western Ireland and civil war in northern Ireland, the Irish community grows in Portland. Robert St. John documents the lives of individuals within the Portland Irish community.

At Tom Gyger's orchard near Bridgton, Jamaican apple pickers live a life between two worlds. Lisa Rathke follows around 13 pickers through the harvest and their daily lives.

Salt invites scholars to a conference to speak about how folk culture and popular culture interact. Salt offers a report on the conference.

In the middle of a nostalgic pop movement, Salt vists diners throughout Maine to see how they are being revived.

Listing of Salt production staff, contributors, and faculty.

Table of contents for May 1989 Salt Magazine.