Many radio DJ's develop a certain personality that makes them distinct from others, as Amanda White noticed with the DJ, Jon James, of 92 Moose. White documents James' daily life, working for a radio program, and his family life.

Although small businesses compete for clientele from large companies and see a growing rate in failure, the American dream is to start a business and be successful. Catherine O'Brien explores the lives of three business owners in Portland, who came to the United States as refugees, and run their own businesses as a way to service their community.

Section of Salt 2 on the topic of making products at home.

Laurel Cox discusses the experience and struggles of the Amerasian community, as experienced in Vietnam in the United States.

Pamela Wood recounts 10 years of work and progress that Salt students have done.

Within one block of Congress Street lives two ballroom dance studios, usually filled with couples learning how to dance. Rachel Garber speaks with couples at these studios to learn about their passion for dancing.

In order to visit all of New England in a week, some tourists spend a whole week on a tour bus. Sherine Adeli explores the world of touring by tour bus.

As more opportunities grew for women in the workplace, and religious activity became accessible to the lay person, many religious communities saw a drop in numbers. Leith Warlick explores the Sisters of Mercy community and discusses the traditions that they continue to practice at St. Joseph's Convent in Portland.

The United States provides refugee for many different cultures and peoples who are escaping war around the world. Lacey Andrews speaks to refugees from Somali to learn about their community in Portland as they seek stability in the United States.

As more opportunities grew for women in the workplace, and religious activity became accessible to the lay person, many religious communities saw a drop in numbers. Leith Warlick explores the Sisters of Mercy community and discusses the traditions that they continue to practice at St. Joseph's Convent in Portland.

Salt staff captures a view of tourists enjoying their time in Maine.

Inside front cover for the October 1986 Salt Magazine with masthead.