Leah Schmalz captures the work of Peter Hagerty, founder of a Russian-American yarn company.

Laurie Jasper and Peter B. Brace document the lives of those who craft traps in Vinalhaven, Maine.

Peter Lang-Stanton, Chloe Prasinos, and Roger Smith document the history of the Flagstaff and Dead River communities.

For Francis O'Brien, books, life, and history are interconnected like a honeycomb. Sarah Collins visits O'Brien at his home in Portland to learn about his love for books and his philosophies.

List of Salt alumni from 1972-2003.

Sarah Earle highlights the life of Krista Dorr, who grew up in the foster care system. Earle speaks to Dorr about growing up in foster homes and being adopted by her teacher, Chris Beal.

The sardine packing industry supported the town of Gouldsboro for nearly 135 years, until the packing plant was closed down. Thomas Stackpole investigates how the closure of the sardine packing plant directly impacts the town, as well as other seafood industries in Maine.

Different than many churches, the Northern Lights Metropolitan Community Church aims to be sanctuary for all, regardless of background. Sarah Yahm discusses how the church is not just focused on being a safe space for gays and lesbians, but all who have been rejected from other churches.

Sarah Wise explores the world of the female sailors, uncovering that the idea that only men are ship captains and sailors is antiquated. Wise speaks with various female sailors to learn about their role models and careers.

Inside front cover for the August 1987 Salt Magazine with masthead.

In Portland, the Italian American Community Center serves as a location for local Italians to gather and share meals. Alexandra Daniello reports on activities and traditions of the Italian community in Portland, focusing on the Italian American Community Center.

For individuals in Maine that live with Down syndrome, the STRIVE University offers a program geared toward giving individuals secondary education and employment opportunities. Sarah Hollenbeck discovers how the students at STRIVE University cope with being on their own and their experiences.