In the the Androscoggin River Valley, many people in the community went to the family practice of Terry and Edward Martin for their heal care needs, which eventually started to include being diagnosed for cancer. Katie Fuller explores how the Martin's began to see links between the community members developing cancer and their employment at the paper mill.

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.

Back cover for the June 1980 Salt Magazine.

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.

Leah Arsenault documents the work of Danny Todd, who runs a scallop boat during the winter.

With a quote on fisherman in hand, Greg Violette decided to speak to fisherman around Cape Porpoise and Kennebunkport. Violette discusses superstitions that fisherman may have and how it shapes their experiences.

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.

John Leach takes his son along when he goes clamming, following the same footsteps his father before him did. Lynn Kippax Jr. documents the importance of clamming for Leach and why he takes his son along.

Jean McGowan documents the 1994 gubernatorial race as an outside observer, highlighting the various campaigns, parties, and political beliefs. She discusses the campaigns with volunteers and staffers in order to get a behind the scenes look at the campaign process.

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.