Melissa Turner investigates how pre-release centers allow incarcerated individuals to develop a sense of self-esteem and to address the issues that got them in trouble. Turner speaks with former residents of the center to learn about their incarceration experience and how their lives have changed.

Inside back cover for the December 1994 Salt Magazine with list of back issues and books from Salt.

Craig Jarvie discusses how the closure of the Great Norther Paper Mill impacted the town of Millinocket. Residents speak about the need for local employment opportunities and ways to provide jobs for the town.

Surrounded by hotels and upscale restaurants, Sangillo's is a dive bar in Portland, a remainder of Portland's Little Italy. Rita Puskas investigates the environment within the bar, and speaks to the locals about issues regarding the bar.

Although country music generally finds more popularity in the south, the country music scene in Maine has a large following. From radio to organizations, Elyssa East looks at how country music plays a role in certain communities of Maine.

Opening to an outcry of regional debate, the Grandview Topless Coffee Shop in Vassalboro has waitresses who serve patrons topless. Briget Ganske documents the work that these women do at the coffee shop. Contains adult content.

A desktop documentary about lobster.

Keeping the local memory of a community alive is important, and as Merritt Pridgeon discovers, in the small town of Weld, their history brings the community closer. Pridgeon discusses the history of the town, importance of the historical society, and tourism.

Tom Falby learns about the shrimping industry in Maine by speaking with fishermen and going shrimp dragging.

Carolyn Tennant reports on the trucking industry in Maine and the experiences of truckers on the road.

The public housing community of Riverton Park serves residents that are mostly refugees from Somalia and Sudan. Ted Hornick explores how the Portland Public Housing Authority and local police are working together to address concerns regarding gang violence within the community, and what they are doing to help the youth in the area.

Table of contents for August 1978 Salt Magazine.