Amy Toensing captures a photograph of Marthe Rivard in her home in Lewiston, Maine.

Racial barriers exist in many parts of the United States and in the state of Maine, but the church community of Green Memorial AME Zion Church aims to break down those barriers. Nicole Nardon explores how this church embraces integration in order to share their faith with all.

Emily Funkhouser highlights the work of boat builders and boat restorers at the Brooklin Boatyard in Brooklin, Maine. Funhouser speaks to carpenters about their experiences and the building process.

Kristin McKinlay spotlights The Cabin restaurtant in Bath, speaking with employees and patrons about their opinions of the business.

Within the blueberry barrens, many different types of individuals help to complete the blueberry harvest. Pamela Wood speaks to these individuals to see what the harvest means to them and what they see for the future.

In Portland, the sea urchin industry represents an opportunity for individuals of all backgrounds to have a job working on the waterfront. Joan Amory explores how lucrative this business is for individuals in Portland.

In towns of any size it is valuable to have a working fire department in case of emergencies. Amanda Cross discusses the daily lives of firefighters who work for the Acton Volunteer Fire Department and their experiences being firemen.

For a tiny store in Lubec, FitzHenry's has everything. Pamela Wood speaks to Fred McClure about the history of Fitzhenry's Store.

Katie Hayes captures a photograph of Glen Johnson, a dowser.

Table of contents for May 1989 Salt Magazine.

There are two monuments in Maine that celebrate the feats of Maine woodsmen. Bretty Jenks explores how these two statues represent two different cultures.

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