Inside front cover for the September 1988 Salt Magazine with masthead.

Jordan has always felt that he was performing masculinity. But in his late 20’s he realized that he had become numb to the world. CONTENT WARNING: Strong language, as well as depictions of alcohol, substance, and domestic abuse.

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.

In Portland, Tate and Tyng Streets hold a history of displacement, change, and decay. Amanda Holmes vists people in the neighborhood to discuss why they still cling to Tate and Tyng.

Table of contents for August 1989 Salt Magazine.

As the chief agent for alcohol control in charge of the state of Maine, Henry Weaver experienced different situations with rum running. Keith Euler and others from Salt speak to Weaver about his experiences and stories as a federal officer during the prohibition era.

Coming to Maine as refugees, two Cambodian families experience contrasts from their old lives and new ones in a land with plenty. Marianne Ciampi highlights how these two families adapt to their new lives in Maine.

Table of contents for May 1989 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.

At Tom Gyger's orchard near Bridgton, Jamaican apple pickers live a life between two worlds. Lisa Rathke follows around 13 pickers through the harvest and their daily lives.

Table of contents for April 1990 Salt Magazine.