In Kennebunk, Willis Gowen runs a local drug store. Elizabeth Turner documents the work Gowen has done for his community for over 53 years at his pharmacy.

Table of contents for October 1986 Salt Magazine.

Lisa Merlini highlights the lives of Mira Cua and Cong Ba Nguyen, a couple who have different nationalities, but were able to mix and meld them into the family they started.

As the Irish continue to flee from the crofts of western Ireland and civil war in northern Ireland, the Irish community grows in Portland. Robert St. John documents the lives of individuals within the Portland Irish community.

At the bottom of Sebasticook Valley lies the town of Dexter, a town that has seen the lose of a large number of jobs. Carrie Kilman investigates how the lose of shoe production jobs in Dexter has affected the livelihoods of its residents and the community.

Margot Downs highlights the stories and activities of serveral community bands, speaking with band members and the community.

Owner of a barbershop in Portland, Danny Mardigian shares his life story and experiences.

Wade Tucker highlights the lives of parking lot attendants and the variety of situations they deal with on a daily basis.

Janet Culbert documents the history of Flynn's News, a diner in South Berwick. Culbert speaks with the owners to learn about the role their diner plays in the community.

Even for a tourist town, there are limits to its appeal for tourists. Sherine Adeli looks at how Kennebunkport deals with tourists.

Despite growth and new trends in Greenville, it is impossible to take out the frontier. Daniel Bigman documents the town of Greenville through the eyes of somes of its people.

After 40 years as a public health nurse, Alice Gibson shares her experiences. Ruth Kadra speaks to Gibson about working in public health and being involved in Kennebunk.