As one of the best known men in Old Orchard Beach, Clarence Roberts is a city council member who represents a white constituency as a black man. Roger Champagne documents how Roberts does not let the color of his skin hold him back from being involved in the community.

Liz Webler documents the life of Lorelie Lowell, discussing her rural lifestyle and hobbies.

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

Mary Kathryn Durham investigates the lives of transgender individuals living in Maine, speaking with individuals of varying backgrounds.

Inside back cover for the January 1983 Salt Magazine asking readers to become charters members of Salt.

Thomas Brown investigates the controversy regarding the development of the Basin Mills Dam on the Penobscot River. He focuses on topics related to development versus conservation, the life cycle and existence of salmon in the river, and the environmental impact of the dam.

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As one of the best farmers in Aroostook County, Mike Brown never sold a potato that he wouldn't put on his own table. Christopher Knight documents why Brown quit one day after his seed was bought and loan was approved.

Inside front cover for the November 1987 Salt Magazine with masthead.

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Caroline Hirsh documents the lives of seven women who work on the waterfront. She discusses their jobs and how their businesses were started.

Joshua Gallant captures a photograph of Don Norton, the Post Commander of the Harold T. Andrews American Legion Post Number 17 in Portland.