Table of contents for June 1986 Salt Magazine.

Schools that offer ESL programs are able to support members of varying communities in significant ways. Patricia Zalamea discusses how the Reiche School ESL Program assists with the academic, language, and social emotional growth and development for students at the school.

Jill Gardner discusses the history of Bonnie's Diner in Winslow, Maine, and talks to regulars about their experiences there.

While on stage, Dylan Volk has success with his comedy routines, but offstage, finds himself having trouble with social interactions due to a neurological condition. Pamela Cragin explores Volk's life on and off stage, and how the people close to him react to his behavior.

List of individuals who have been interviewed, recorded, and photographer by Salt since the 70s.

Rena Kaneko highlights the life of Rebecca Goodale, an author and illustrator who captures the essence of endangered and threatened animals and plants.

Brittany Hughes highlights the life of Charles Wilder Oakes, an artist who found sobriety. Hughes speaks to Wilder about becoming a professional artist and his journey with drinking.

Hugh French documents how sheep are raised and driven on Big Nash.

As the lighthouse keeper at Goat Island, Martin Cain has to live a secluded life. Jeffrey Bonney documents Cain's daily problems, routines, and experiences in running a lighthouse.

A artist who suffers from illness, Peter McFarland discusses his legacy at age 65. Katie Arrants highlights the work of McFarland and speaks to him regarding his outsider art.

At the Kenniston Hill Inn in Boothbay Harbor, people are afraid to stay in bedroom number five, the Nicole Room, a room that has been investigated by the Maine Ghost Hunters. Caitlin McDonnell speaks to these paranormal investigators about their beliefs in the paranormal and the practices they follow in the field.

Nancy Call, a women living in Maine, is providing a means for Rose Julie Reby, a young girl from Haiti, to recieve heart surgery. Abigail Kienbaum recounts the work that Call does, fostering international children who need medical care, and the opportunities this gives Reby.