Behind all of the graffiti and tagging in Portland, there is a complex and exclusive subculture. Steven Jackson highlights how the members of this community are artists dedicated to their artform and its governing rules.

Inside back cover for the December 1994 Salt Magazine with list of back issues and books from Salt.

Bios of the contributors to the December 1988 Salt Magazine.

The Summer 2002 issue of Salt Magazine features stories on the Cambodian community, Peabody House in Portland, and the small town of Chesuncook, Maine.

Melissa Falcon documents the life of the Weese family and their role in the community of Athens, Maine. Falcon discusses working in the woods and personal stories.

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

Patricia Erikson recounts to readers the importance of adding new materials and stories to the Salt Archive. Included is an article on the work Monica Mann did to start Community Concepts, Inc.

Ken Kobre captures an image of tourists relaxing outside of a motel in southern Maine.

Kristin Petersen documents the life of Matthew Heintz, a musician and performer known as the Northwoods Balladeer.

Thomas Brown investigates the controversy regarding the development of the Basin Mills Dam on the Penobscot River. He focuses on topics related to development versus conservation, the life cycle and existence of salmon in the river, and the environmental impact of the dam.

Salt shares letters to the editor, and speaks about past stories.

In the small border town of Forest City, the residents had concerns about expanding border protection in their town. Natalie Ivis documents how the community was divided because of the new regulations.