With cosmetic surgery becoming more common for varying kinds of body modification or repair, Sabrina Haley captures the practice of Dr. Verne Weisberg in Portland.

Nina Jacobi discusses the lives of Somali refugees who drive taxis in Portland. Jacobi highlights how some of the refugees are over qualified to work as a taxi driver, but do not have many other options to support themselves and their families.

Nina Jacobi discusses the lives of Somali refugees who drive taxis in Portland. Jacobi highlights how some of the refugees are over qualified to work as a taxi driver, but do not have many other options to support themselves and their families.

For centuries, males have been the head of congregations for various religions. Melissa Leighty explores how in Maine there are women who have taken on these leadership roles, and despite different religious backgrounds, their perspectives are united by their gender.

Cheryl Rau documents the work that Officer Kevin Webster and his K-9 partner Baron do in South Portland searching places and people for illegal drugs.

Founded by Jake Ryan, the Open Bench Project in Portland is a shared makerspace. Julia Whyel profiles how the makerspace is open to all community members as a tool and resource library to cultivate skill building.

Janice Gardner highlights the history of the Maine Gay Men's Chorus. Gardner speaks to members of the choir about their experiences and music.

At the B&M Beans plant in Portland, almost a million cans of baked beans leave each week. Heather Coleman captures the day-to-day life of the "family" of bean factory workers.

Inside back cover for the December 1990 Salt Magazine, with holiday greetings from Maine's financial community.

Despite all of the change in Portland, Dan Lentz's shop, Roy's Shoes, has stayed the same. Emma Nobel profiles the work Lentz does as a cobbler.

Advertisement for Central Maine Power.

Alesha Leach wears clothing designs that are in sync with Lolita, a Japanese fashion. Margaret Rawson profiles how Leach expresses her femininity and confidence through her fashion tastes.