Leslie Brooks captures the life of Mary Merithew, who was given only a few months to live after being diagnosed with heart failure.

Salt invites scholars to a conference to speak about how folk culture and popular culture interact. Salt offers a report on the conference.

For centuries, males have been the head of congregations for various religions. Katherine Bordwell captures how in Maine there are women who have taken on these leadership roles.

Scott Vlaun and Gretchen Batz visit with Ilsa Pasechnik, from the Russian colony in Richmond, Maine. Scott Vlaun captures Pasechnik inside of her home speaking and playing piano.

Inside front cover for the June 1987 Salt Magazine with masthead.

Pam Berry captures a photograph outside of the Custom House Wharf in Portland, a year before the pullout by Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal.

Amy Toensing shares a photograph of the broccoli fields in Limestone, Maine.

Table of contents for November 1991 Salt Magazine.

Eric Lee captures a photograph of Ralph Bishop in the process making twig furniture outside of his home.

Inside front cover for the May 1989 Salt Magazine.

Bios of the contributors to the April 1990 Salt Magazine, with information on this issue.

As a fisherman who sailed off of sailing vessels in the early 1900's, Kenneth Hutchins has many stories about the old days of fishing. Jay York speaks to Hutchins about his experiences sailing in the early 1900's.