In Portland, there are local stores that are more progressive in their nature, selling materials for the gay and Christian communities. Tania Tasse uncovers how these stores fit into the greater story of the gay rights and Christian movement in America.

Lila Dobbs highlights the life of Polly Mahoney, owner of Mahoosuc Guide Service in Newry. Dobbs covers Mahoney's early life, the start of her business, and dogs sledding.

Table of contents for December 1988 Salt Magazine.

Sailmakers by trade, Don and Clarence Hale create sails in their sailmaking shop in Sargentville. Anne Pierter documents the work that goes into creating the perfect sail.

Seeking a sense of community and with a desire to not live alone, Kaler-Vaill offers widowed women a place to live and convene together. Ellington Miller speaks to women at Jaler-Vaill about their experiences and their lives.

Among the wilderness of the Mahoosuc Range and Baxter State Park, the Mahoosuch Mountain Rescue trains and prepares for any incident that could occur. Juile Hwang highlights the work of Bob Baribeau and other rescuers who are willing to risk their lives for the lives of others.

In order to visit all of New England in a week, some tourists spend a whole week on a tour bus. Sherine Adeli explores the world of touring by tour bus.

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Guide to help people find important places to eat in Maine.

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.

Nicole Bohl captures the testimonies and images of individuals seeking political asylum in the U.S.

Along Route 1 in Warren Maine, protesters attempted to stop the Maine Department of Transportation from cutting down trees, by climbing and chaining themselves to the trees. Whitney J. Fox and Carolyn Coe investigate the varying views regarding the highway rebuilding project and the reactions from the community.