Prairie Stuart-Wolff highlights the life of Laura Ochoa, a single mother who is raising a daughter alone after leaving an abusive husband. Stuart-Wolff speaks to Ochoa about her mexican heritage, immigrating to the United States, and her family.

Inside back cover for the January 1983 Salt Magazine asking readers to become charters members of Salt.

The fighting style of mixed martial arts incorporates elements from many different styles, which Jay Jack and Amanda Buckner teach at their studio in Portland. Annie Reichert highlights the work of Jack and Buckner, with regards to fighting and their personal lives.

Erin Hooper captures a close up photograph of Vietnam War veteran Howie Young and his biker jacket.

Jennifer Mikulski speaks to individuals about garbage collecting and waste systems.

Spanning the waterway of the Townsend Gut, the Southport Bridge is one of the only remaining swing bridges in Maine. Bonnie Rosenbaum discusses the history of the bridge and how the Lewis family now run the bridge.

Pamela Wood offers an introduction to readers for this double issue, that touches on the continuity of work, continuing harvest of land, and making of things.

Brittany Hughes documents the raising of Portland's holiday tree in Monument Square.

Learning how to hunt with a bow as a teenageer, Sam Cook was also interested in the outdoors and hunting. Caitlin Van Dusen highlights Cook's life and discusses his hunting experiences.

Front cover for the December 1993 Salt Magazine.

Although Great Diamond Island spans over 400 acres of land in Casco Bay, the island is split into two sides, leading to different ways the residents of the island view themselves. Bogart Salzberg investigates the two "sides" of the island to learn more about the island communities on Great Diamond Island.