Short write up on road conditions in Maine.

Pamela Wood introduces readers to a new feature starting in this issue of Salt Magazine.

Table of contents for June 1980 Salt Magazine.

For nearly half a century, Ken Campbell has been caulking boats. Carl Young speaks to Campbell about getting into the trade and the work that goes into repairing a boat.

In Kennebunk, Willis Gowen runs a local drug store. Elizabeth Turner documents the work Gowen has done for his community for over 53 years at his pharmacy.

Short write ups on the passing of Harvey Bixby, Ronald Blythe's work on people, and about Stacy Wentworth.

Eric Larson documents the history of the Oddfellow Theatre and learns about the experiences of some actors.

Juniper Lesnik explores how the Amistad social club in Portland offers individuals who suffer from mental health issues a place to convene and socialize.

Finding ways for prison inmates to give back to society while incarcerated is a difficult task, but the Pups in Prison Program at the Downeast Correctional Institute does just that. Lynnette Harper explores how the program allows inmates to train service dogs while they serve their prison sentence.

Many states have staples that define the culture, and in Maine, the Whoopie Pie is close to icon status for Mainers. Roslyn McNally speaks to Amy Bouchard who bakes these pies at a quick rate and distributes them all over New England.

When artists enter towns, they usually herald incoming change. Jennifer Ouellette documents how this is taking place in Belfast, and how some people in the community do not want the change.

Aron Baumwoll explores how members of the Penobscot tribe redefine their life necessities to include Native American spirituality. Baumwoll speaks to these individuals regarding their way of life and beliefs.