The Island Soundscape Project documents the sounds of the Maine coast, from the everyday to the highly unusual. They record birdcalls and babbling brooks, but also underwater animal calls and the weird moaning of suspension bridges. Their work draws on the traditions of soundscape studies, a field based on understanding the way people relate to their environment and their communities by studying sound. Its part scientific and part artistic, but it is all about the importance of learning to listen closely.

For nearly 40 years, Sam and Hazel Wildes have been familiar figures at the Cape Porpoise Pier. Kelly Emery documents how the Wildes have become a staple for the community, and speaks about their experiences there.

Traditional to New England, tapping trees and making maple syrup is done every year. Louis Burns speaks to Donald Wood about how it's done.

Listing of Salt production staff, contributors, and faculty.

The Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul stands tall in the city of Lewiston, giving Catholic immigrants and residents a sense of stability within the community. Tracey Lewis explores how the the Franco culture and language has declined in Lewiston, and how some residents strive to keep it alive.

Recounting her life in Darfur, Marwa Abdalla speaks about the opportunities that she has in the United States, and how the people in Darfur have nothing in comparison. Abdalla discusses the importance of getting an education while in the United States, and the dream of going to Darfur after the war is over.

A recently married couple living in Portland, Maine reflects on their experience with love and sacrifice.

Matthew Belson discusses the activity of dog sledding and the dogs that are bred for the sport.

A longtime friend of Monty Washburn, Mary Turner works and lives on a farm in West Peru. James Jannetti speaks to Turner about her life experiences.

Quilters of all ages in Maine are reinventing an old art form. Mary Thorsby speaks to quilters about their craft.

Salt offers thanks to individuals and organizations that have supported the 1985 Salt Development Fund.

Inside back cover for the June 1987 Salt Magazine, offering thanks to individuals and organizations for supporting the 1986 Salt Development Fund.