As a master boat builder, Herb Baum, Sr. understands the intricacies of building a boat. Herb Baum III and Kathi Preble document the work that goes into designing and building a boat.

The YMCA organization serves multiple purposes within a local community, from offering recreational sports to housing. Jim Chilsen speaks with patrons and residents of the Portland YMCA to discuss programs and activities related to recreation and social services.

As more opportunities grew for women in the workplace, and religious activity became accessible to the lay person, many religious communities saw a drop in numbers. Leith Warlick explores the Sisters of Mercy community and discusses the traditions that they continue to practice at St. Joseph's Convent in Portland.

At the Portland Public Library, librarian and archivist Abraham Schechter lives the memories that he collects. Emma Rosenberg speaks to Schechter regarding the local history of Portland, growing up in Portland's Jewish community, and the importance of recording history.

Inside back cover for the June 1987 Salt Magazine, offering thanks to individuals and organizations for supporting the 1986 Salt Development Fund.

Inside back cover for the August 1987 Salt Magazine, offering thanks to individuals and organizations for supporting the 1986 Salt Development Fund.

Updates from Salt with information on the last issue.

Donna M. Galluzzo offers thanks to the people of Maine for sharing their stories with Salt for 30 years.

Inside back cover for the December 1993 Salt Magazine, with a brief history of Salt.

List of Salt alumni from 1972-2003.

Inside back cover for Maine: A Peopled Landscape.