As a native son of Kennebunk, Bertram Hanscom has many stories about the town. Kim Lovejoy visits with Bertram and his wife, Helen, to learn about their pastimes in Kennebunk.

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.

In the city of East Kingston in New Hampshire, George and Roy Cole fell trees. Suzanne Emery documents the Cole's work on trees and the precision that goes into their work.

Louise Suta documents the life of Valerie Lincoln of Washington County through photographs.

Alyssa Grossman captures the life of Myrtle Lowell, speaking with Lowell about her about her life and growing up in Maine.

Katie Freeman explores the history of Bowie Farm in Durham, speaking to members of the Bowie family about the business.

Brendan Hughes focuses on the lives of train conductors as they go about their daily routines, as they discuss their experiences conducting trains.

Jones Franzel highlights the lives of Iranians who escaped Iran because they practice Baha'ism. Franzel discusses how Iranians who practiced Baha'ism lived as a persecuted minority in Iran and how coming to the United States offered them opportunities to live their lives.

Table of contents for May 1988 Salt Magazine.

Guide to help people find important places to eat in Maine.

Martha Rogers discusses Team #17, a stockcar racing team, and their passion for cars.

Ian Bannon speaks to various women in Maine who ride motorcycles, learning about the culture and passion they have for their bikes.