Charlies McCormick covers the personal histories of people who live and work in the small community of Ocean Park.

Table of contents for August 1989 Salt Magazine.

Jennifer Fiano captures images while Jennifer Mikulski speaks to individuals about garbage collecting and waste systems.

Tim Hughes investigates the controversy over rBST and discusses how cattle farming in Maine plays a role in the dialogue regarding the bovine growth hormone.

Amy Harwood speaks to residents of Millinocket to learn how the changes within the mill and outside have left the town with few options for the future. Harwood discusses how the town was affected by it's major industry and how generations of family are dealing with transition.

Alysia Mazzella documents the life of Kitty, a transgender man who recognized her vision of gender nonconformity while in prison. Mazzella highlights the journey that Kitty has gone through and how she is transitioning within society.

Staff, contributors, trustees, and academic board members are listed.

Sarah Earle highlights the life of Krista Dorr, who grew up in the foster care system. Earle speaks to Dorr about growing up in foster homes and being adopted by her teacher, Chris Beal.

Table of contents for November 1989 Salt Magazine.

Despite the outrage from fishermen, sea farmers are fencing off sections of coastal bottom. George Carey documents the controversy between mussel growers and lobstermen.

Staff, contributors, trustees, and academic board members are listed.

Evan Roberts highlights the life of Robin Tara, a tango dancer who left her job to pursue dancing, and then started her own business selling tango shoes.