In the small town of Strong, the Strong Wood Products, Inc. toothpick and dowel mill begins manufacturing early each morning. Suzanne Grossman speaks to employees at the factory to learn about their jobs and the work produced at the mill.

Unlike the average homeless shelter, Friendship House houses homeless alcoholics who are attemping to stay sober. Erin Hurney documents the lives and experiences of individuals who stay at Friendship House.

Abigail Friel highlights the history of the milling industry in Biddeford, discussing how the old mill buildings are being used by hobbyists and artists.

On the Chebeague Island, members of the island community grow concerned about the rising oil prices and what that means for them heating their homes in the winter. Mark Lebourdias explores how neighbors assist each other with time and money to prepare for the coming winter.

Jean McGowan documents the 1994 gubernatorial race as an outside observer, highlighting the various campaigns, parties, and political beliefs. She discusses the campaigns with volunteers and staffers in order to get a behind the scenes look at the campaign process.

Jess Winter highlights how the Jewish Burial Society of Portland fights to keep traditional rituals alive. Winter speaks to members of the community about rituals being altered to assimilate to American customs and how this impacts their religious practices.

Living as homesteaders, families push for the importance of food growth, and instilling those values into their children. Rachel Hurn speaks to two homesteading families about their beliefs regarding food and living off the land.

The passion that Susan Gagnon shows for her hometown of Jay is evident in the actions she takes to fight for the rebirth of the town. Salome Weber captures how this region in Maine has undergone the struggles of industry relocations and job losses, and in reaction to this, how Gagnon is trying to make the community better again.

Inside front cover for the August 1985 Salt Magazine with masthead.

In Portland, the Irish American Club hosts dance lessons for various Irish dances, including ceili dancing, and welcomes anyone regardless of being Irish. Sarah Barrash discusses the experiences of individuals who learn ceili dancing, and the experiences of the Irish community in Portland.

Marcy Angelo, a young Sudanese woman in Portland, has a vision to hold a benefit concert for Sudan, but must first gain sponsorship and approval. Mercedes Grandin highlights the planning that Angelo does before speaking to the Sudanese Community Association about her idea, and discusses the importance of her culture.

The image that most Americans think of when they hear the term trailer park is not a very appealing one. Jane Stevenson looks at Friendly Village in Gorham as more than just a trailer park, but as a small home community.