Jennifer Moorefield discusses the various kinds of police patrols in Portland, and talks to officers about their jobs and experiences.

Willie and Elizabeth Ames both come from lobstering families, growing up as island people. Anne Pierter documents the lives of the Ames' with regard to lobstering and island life.

Dawn Kolpin discusses the sport of sea duck hunting, speaking with experienced hunters and learning about hunting ethics, tricks, and safety.

Trained as a lawyer, Barbara Schneider devotes most of her time to the care of alpacas on her farm in Durham. Jessica Miller profiles Schneider's work and her passion for small-scale agriculture.

Dianna and the She Shed is about a woman and her relationship with independence. In a visit to her titular “She Shed,” Miki learns about Dianna’s life, love, and her unique rituals of expression.

A former violinist, Carole Starr suffered a brain injury that causes her to feel discomfort and confusion around music and other sounds. Staff discusses her former life as a violinist, the sacrifices she has had to make due to her brain injury, and how she tries to finds ways to still incorporate music into her life.

Table of contents for December 1988 Salt Magazine.

Rena Kaneko highlights the life of Rebecca Goodale, an author and illustrator who captures the essence of endangered and threatened animals and plants.

Readers write in response to the work Salt has done.

Having had multiple surgeries for heart problems and limb reconstruction, Adrienne Damicis and her parents discuss her determination to ride a unicycle. They speak about riding the unicycle and overcoming her conditions.

Kristen Lewis explores the history of Dew Animal Kingdom and discusses opinions of the farm.

For many people in Portland the corporte run cinema houses are not for them, and instead turn to a smaller moviehouse, The Moves on Exchange. Abigail Perkiss discusses the history of the business and the experiences of those who work there.