Front cover for the November 1985 Salt Magazine.

Back cover for the November 1985 Salt Magazine.

Maurice Gordon is a retired master plasterer from West Kennebunkport. Bethany Aronow and other Salt students visit Gordon to learn about his craft of working with plaster.

Front cover for the December 1983 Salt Magazine.

In a battle of social classes, new middle class Maine wants old rural Maine to clean up junk from their yards. Amy Rawe explores how this battle between city and country values is taking place.

For Winson Morrill, putting boats into bottles is more than just a hobby, it is a passion. E.J. Blake and Pamela Wood speak to Morrill about his craft and the work that goes into building his ships.

As a resident of Swan's Island, Ruth Moulden shares her thoughts and life with Anne Pierter. Moulden discusses life on the island and working there.

Living in the home that his father build on Swan's Island, Basil Joyce sees his life as an island on its own. Janice Coyne speaks to Joyce about life on the island.

As big summer hotels begin to die away, one in Kennebunk still remains. Nancy Segal explores the Colony Inn in Kennebunk to see why it is still successful.

Lucille Rossignol captures the stories of people who grew up in Turner, Maine, and reveals a sample of life in a small town.

Candlepin bowling, which is unique to New England and the Maritime Provinces, offers a different way to experience bowling. Jason McCray explores the inner working of Good Time Lanes in Lisbon Falls, speaking to patrons and owners of the bowling alley.

Like all collectibles, people have stories as well. Victoria Gannon discusses the lives of individuals who sell items at the flea market. Gannon learns about the second hand culture and philosophies.