Jacqueline Shine discusses the work of Portland West, a non-profit that offers community outreach to assist individuals with affordable housing. Shine speaks to Liza Richardson about her experiences placing tenants, affordable housing, and Portland West.

At Maine Thread Co. in Lewiston, Rusty Vallee continues the family business of making textiles. Laine Zimmerman profiles the work that Vallee does for his company.

As one of the first Greeks to come to Maine, Pericles Economos became a leader in the Greek community. Pamela Wood recounts how his words inspired stories for this issue regarding ethnic groups in Maine.

Prior to the release of The Salt Book, Pamela Wood speaks to readers about the contents of the book and the release parties.

Amanda Goldblatt speaks to individuals regarding service animals and animal training, highlighting how important these animals are some people to function on a daily basis.

Born with Down syndrome, seven-year old Calvin Mahoney offers joy to family and friends. Anna Lundgren documents how Mahoney attends a full-inclusion school, participates in hippotherapy, and continues to develop an understanding of the world around him.

Kristin Petersen documents the life of Matthew Heintz, a musician and performer known as the Northwoods Balladeer.

Table of contents for May 1988 Salt Magazine.

New feature with news on the Salt alumni.

Kimberly Hasling discusses the history of the Paradise family, while also covering local history on Long Pond. She talks to family members regarding their family stories and their ways of life, uncovering how a family became ingrained to the place where they lived.

As a master boat builder, Herb Baum, Sr. understands the intricacies of building a boat. Herb Baum III and Kathi Preble document the work that goes into designing and building a boat.