Patrick Kiley highlights the work of fishermen aboard the Avatar, a fishing boat that has remained affiliated with Custom House Wharf, and discusses the fishing industry at the wharf.

Peter Brace explores the life of Jeff Peterson, a lobsterman and inventor who builds lobster traps.

When long-time friend Monty Washburn invited Salt students on an expedition, they wasted no time in joining along. Jay York reports from Washburn's hunting camp near Upton on the subject of fiddlehead hunting.

With an interest in firearms from a young age, Monty Washburn began making guns for himself. Laurie Astrowsky and Mark Emerson document Washburn's interest in guns and the work that goes into crafting one.

Lisa Mattingly documents the work of Corey Perreault, a mother who uses Christmas decorations to deal with economic struggles. Mattingly speaks to Perreault about decorations and using them as a cleansing ritual.

We’re saturated with information about what It’s like to be an adult during the pandemic. But what about kiddoes? This a kid’s take on what it means to be alive during COVID-19. Pritha RaySircar takes us into the world of her 10-yr-old nephew. Online learning. Video games. No recess. No soccer practice. Just locked down at home. With his family. And in the end, we’ll hope to learn what it means to be little. In a crisis so large.

Volunteering to care for the dead in Portland's Jewish community, Sheera LaBelle performs the ancient ritual of Tahara. Jess Winter speaks to LaBella about following traditional Jewish practices for burials.

In Portland, the sea urchin industry represents an opportunity for individuals of all backgrounds to have a job working on the waterfront. Joan Amory explores how lucrative this business is for individuals in Portland.

Kait Stokes captures the work done at Ballard House to assist soon-to-be parents with their natural approach to the birthing journey.

Heading to Arundel to hear old time democracy, Valerie Gould and Anne Pierter go to a town meeting. Gould and Pierter document the meeting and the issues that were discussed.

Inside back cover for the June 1980 Salt Magazine with masthead and description of the work Salt does.

Staff, contributors, trustees, and academic board members are listed.