A retired physician and rheumatologist, Dr. Phil Thompson follows a monotonous, yet interesting life. Molly Myers highlights Dr. Thompson's routines and daily activities.

At 16, Samantha Todd is trying to balance the worlds of being an adolescent and a young adult. Catherine Louli profiles Todd's desire to do more with her life.

Sara Franklin highlights the life of Occupy Maine participants as they host a potluck supper. Franklin speaks to protests about the community they are building among each other.

Having to adapt to life in Maine, Laura Nuñez came to Maine from Los Angeles. Aria Curtis captures the activities of Nuñez at Coastal Studies for Girls.

List of back issues and books from Salt.

Mark Turner captures images of people who grew up in Turner, Maine, and reveals a sample of life in a small town.

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.

Table of contents for December 1988 Salt Magazine.

Dottie O'Keefe visits Walter Stinson, a resident of Swan's Island to learn about his life. Stinson speaks about his work as a fisherman and working in a factory.

Adriana Widdoes documents the life and work of one master taxidermist, Jayne Dyke. Dyke speaks about her work as a taxidermist and the importance of doing a good job.

For three local athletes, the outdoors offers a place to find peace and spirituality. Richard Forbes highlights how these athletes use nature to get the most out of life.

Rachel Hermans Goldman captures the life of Bob Crowley, winner of season 17 of the television reality show Survivor, who works as a typical Mainer outdoors in retirement.