Living in Maine as illegal immigrants, two individuals speak about how the decisions their parents made coming to the United States illegally continue to impact their lives today. Pang Tubhirun documents how she and Marc Banzuela cope with fear of deportation, and how becoming DACA recipients changed their lives.

Before doctors found cures to certain ailments, people used old remedies as medicine. Anne Gorham and Seth Hanson investigate the kind of herbs that were used to cure sickness.

Kim Wutkiewicz captures the life of John Martovich, a piano and violin repairman in Portland.

Julia Thomas captures images of the dairy industry.

B.J. Bill highlights the lives of Portland's city councilmembers, focusing on their work within their districts. Hill covers topics ranging from economics to education.

As an experienced boatbuilder, Tim Dowling understands the importance of being accurate while lofting. Lynn Kippax Jr. captures the work Dowling does as a boatbuilder.

Samantha Broun discusses life on Cliff Island, speaking to residents on the island. Broun speaks to the residents about how they spend their time around the island, the island's future, and how island life is different than being on the mainland.

Inside front cover for the November 1985 Salt Magazine with masthead.

Amy Toensing shares a photograph of the broccoli fields in Limestone, Maine.

Bios of the contributors to the December 1988 Salt Magazine.

In towns of any size it is valuable to have a working fire department in case of emergencies. Michael Kautz captures the daily lives of firefighters who work for the Acton Volunteer Fire Department and their experiences being firemen.

At Tom Gyger's orchard near Bridgton, Jamaican apple pickers live a life between two worlds. Lisa Rathke follows around 13 pickers through the harvest and their daily lives.