Katie Stohlmann documents the life and activities of Marcia Chute, a member of the Maine Senior Women's Basketball League.

A practitioner of alternative healing, Dana Roffler runs a healing business for animals and people. Melissa Matsubara discusses how Roffler uses Shamanism as a form of healing.

War-torn countries can cause individuals to flee their homes to find better lives for themselves and their family. Laurie McDonnell documents how refugees from Bosnia have made new homes in Portland and started a Bosnian community.

Brandan Haskins explores the world of musicians who perform traditional music. Haskins speaks to musicians about the traditions that they carry and their performances.

Short write ups on commuting in Maine, barbershop economics, and the expansion of Bath Iron Works.

Mike McGinnis documents the life of Amelia Lyons, a 19 year old cancer survivor who is now in remission.

Benjamin Glasser documents the life of Terry Robinson, a man from Pittston who races stock belt sanders.

Morrigan McCarthy documents the life of an aspiring stripper from Diva's Gentlemen's Club in Bangor. Contains adult content.

David Lee documents the life of Adam Murphy, a 24 year old who is wheelchair bound following a stroke.

Bios of the contributors to the December 1988 Salt Magazine.

After years of smoking, journalist Doug Harlow got surgery to save his life from cancer, but lost his voice in the process. Emily Kwong highlights how Harlow continues to perform his job as a journalist for the Morning Sentinel through the help of an electrolarynx, and how losing his voice changed the way he relates to people.