Fascinated by the visual representation of stories through tattoos, Cyndi Lou Pappenfus uses tattooing as a way to give people closure for life-changing events. Sarah Delia documents the work that Cyndi Lou does for people who have survived cancer and drug addictions, and how the tattoos tell their own story.

In the French Canadian community in Biddeford, Toots Bouthot makes makes his music. Dana Gillian documents Bouthot's passion for music.

Fascinated by the visual representation of stories through tattoos, Cyndi Lou Pappenfus uses tattooing as a way to give people closure for life-changing events. Luke Madden captures the work that Cyndi Lou does for people who have survived cancer and drug addictions.

Carl Haycock and Sheryl Lane meet with Helen Perley of Pine Point to speak about the old days, her animals, and personal philosophies.

Table of contents for December 1983 Salt Magazine.

As a social worker, Maurice Geoffroy sees people from all backgrounds and with varying situations. Salt follows Geoffroy around as he visits the elderly, welfare mothers, people laid off, and others.

Having only seen the boundaries of the marsh as a child and wondering could lie within, Emily Wilson journeys into the Scarborough marsh. Wilson learns about the history of the marsh and about those who live there.

Reiki is an alternative healing technique practiced by some that believes that the simple human touch can cure illness. Samuel Allison speaks to Reiki practitioners about their methods and their beliefs regarding healing.

At the age of 86, the Furbish twins, Ethel and Edie, have many interesting stories from their childhoods. Anne Gorham and Sherri Jones speak to the twins about their experiences.

New feature with news on the Salt alumni.

Reenactors play out important parts of local history at the Eastern Cemetery through the group Spirits Alive. Elizabeth Jenkins profiles the work done by storyteller Lynne Cullen for her tours.

Dylan Merriam highlights the work of Christine O'Leary, a comedian from Portland. Merriam discusses O'Leary's performances and how her jokes are created from life experiences.