The Custom House Wharf in Portland serves as a major hub for the local fish business. Sharon Mayer captures various areas of the wharf.

For over 50 years, Norman Millette has been cutting hair in Portland. Liz Mak offers a profile on Millette's experiences as a barber and interacting with patrons.

Andres Gonzalez captures the history of Peabody House in Portland and lives of its residents. These individuals live with HIV/AIDS and are offered place to stay and call home.

Erin Miller captures the work that Bob and Loretta MacLeod do creating Christmas wreaths on their farm in Columbia, Maine.

Piper Hanson documents the work done by Steve Bunker and Sharon Bondroff at the China Sea Marine Trading Co. in Portland.

Madeleine Pryor documents the life of Stephanie Epps, a stripper from Portland who is looking for a quick way to make money and live on her own terms. Contains adult content.

Alesha Leach wears clothing designs that are in sync with Lolita, a Japanese fashion. Margaret Rawson profiles how Leach expresses her femininity and confidence through her fashion tastes.

In Salt's first guest article, John E. Chaisson writes about his childhood days in the Maine woods.

When Keith Dinsmore is not spending time creating wrestling characters for the Portland Professional Wrestling shows, he is helping to raise a son to give him more opportunities than he had himself. Mike Bernstein highlights Dinsmore's desire to make something of his life, and the lives of those around him.

Back cover for the August 1989 Salt Magazine, with advertisement for Tom's of Maine.

Brendan Haskins recounts the life of Rita Prout-Farley, the owner of a vintage clothing store in Portland. Rita discusses her business and the obstacles she had to overcome.

Former residents of Little Italy in Portland discusses their experiences growing up in their neighborhood, and their sense of community. They speak about the community being destroyed because of urban renewal.