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.

From his workshop in Caratunk, Walter York creates snowshoes. Anne Gorham covers the steps of making the bows for snowshoes.

Despite the challenges facing dairy farmers, the Russell family fights to keep their farm going. Anna Hoberman documents the lives of the Russell family and their work on their dairy farm in Litchfield.

Table of contents for September 1988 Salt Magazine.

List of back issues and books from Salt.

Sarah Wise explores the world of the female sailors, uncovering that the idea that only men are ship captains and sailors is antiquated. Wise speaks with various female sailors to learn about their role models and careers.

Back cover for the December 1983 Salt Magazine.

Advertisement for Bath Iron Works.

Pamela Wood documents the opinions of other towns people regarding the Pittston Company refinery.

As the wives of fishermen, four women share their stories. Rachel Brochu and others speak to the four wives to learn about unique experiences.

In the town of Searsport, one of the country's largest natural gas companies intends to build an expansive propane storage facility. Diane Sterberg investigates how the local residents gave enough support due to promises of economic prosperity, despite opponents of the project feeling deceived about the integrity of the process.

Inside front cover for the August 1989 Salt Magazine, with advertisement for the Bangor Theological Seminary.