In the town of Biddeford, the contract with the Maine Energy Recovery Center (MERC) is expired, many residents of the town have spoken against renewing the contract due to health concerns of center's emissions. Caryn Turgeon captures images of residents in the town.

Christine Shanahan captures the band Kino Proby, a tribute band for the Russian rock start Viktor Tsoy and his band Kino.

Table of contents for June 1976 Bicentennial Salt Magazine.

The art of working with ceramics takes a trained hand to perfect, whether someone is making a small cup or a large sculpture. Heather Black talks to potters in South Portland to learn about their craft and the Sawyer Street Studios.

A long established part of Portland, the John J. Nissen Baking Company has had many employees come through the business. Jaime Chismar captures images of current and former employees of the baking company.

Susanna Robbins documents the various way individuals in Portland celebrate and prepare for the Fourth of July.

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.

In the town of Biddeford, the contract with the Maine Energy Recovery Center (MERC) is expired, many residents of the town have spoken against renewing the contract due to health concerns of center's emissions. Leslie Bridgers highlights the varying opinions of residents in the town and on the city council.

Jessica Hasslen documents the life and work of Jesse Leah Vear, a woman who coordinates P.O.W.E.R. (Portland Organizing to Win Economic Rights).

For three months, Salt students visited the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village as their guests. Rebecca Sheble documents how Maine's Shaker community has been able to grow within recent years by adapting to a changing world.

In the middle of a nostalgic pop movement, Salt visits diners throughout Maine to see how they are being revived.

A long established part of Portland, the John J. Nissen Baking Company has had many employees come through the business. Lisa Ferrugia speaks to current and former employees of the baking company to learn about their experiences working for the company and their opinions about a facility move to Biddeford.