As a UPS driver, Lee Hutchins knows people from all walks of life. Camille Sturdivant joins Hutchins on his route to learn about his work.

Table of contents for January 1983 Salt Magazine.

With a curiosity on how to build boats in bottles. Howard Doane and Bill Shook speak to Richard Nickerson about his craft. Doane and Shook document Nickerson's process of building the boats and placing them in the bottles.

Jean Sexton sets out to uncover how families fit into the pattern of life in Madawaska, yet finds out that these patterns are not based on sterotypes but rather the choices people make for their way of life. She discusses family histories, dynamics and life in Madawaska.

Listing of Salt production staff, contributors, and faculty.

Anna Hamilton highlights the accomplishments of various eaters at a burrito eating contest in Portland. Hamilton discusses how competitive eating becomes a lifestyle for these eaters.

Staff, contributors, trustees, and academic board members are listed.

Bios of the contributors to the Salt 2004-2005 Magazine.

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.

Thomas Bradbury recounts the history of Pinkham Hall and how it is fitting that a group like Salt would find a home there.

Alexandra Whitney discusses the life of Sam Conkling following the death of his mother, and how he copes with his loss.

List of Salt alumni from 1972-2003.