For individuals in Maine that live with Down syndrome, the STRIVE University offers a program geared toward giving individuals secondary education and employment opportunities. Sarah Hollenbeck discovers how the students at STRIVE University cope with being on their own and their experiences.

Back cover for the December 1994 Salt Magazine.

Table of contents for July 1990 Salt Magazine.

For many people in Portland the corporte run cinema houses are not for them, and instead turn to a smaller moviehouse, The Moves on Exchange. Abigail Perkiss discusses the history of the business and the experiences of those who work there.

Growing up watching their mother perform work as a doctor, Dr. Marion Moulton's sons viewed doctoring as woman's work. Carol Kuhn highlights the work Dr. Moulton has done as a doctor in rural Maine.

Creativity can be found in all places, as Robin-Lee Holman discusses regarding Spindleworks, a non-profit artist cooperative made up of artists with developmental disabilities. Holman speaks to artists regarding Spindleworks and their experiences.

As women begin to enter into the blue collar working world in larger numbers, the old idea of women staying at home to raise a family is fading away. Valerie Coffin documents the lives of several women who work tough industry jobs and still raise their families, all playing vital roles in everyday life.

Located on Congress Street in Portland, John Keaney's Ye Olde Pancake Shoppe has a certain character to it that makes it stand out and has customers return for more. Carrie Robbins documents the business of the restaurant, speaking to employees and patrons.

Luke Snyder highlights the life of Jordan Kratz, a Jewish punk rocker. Snyder discusses Kratz's punk rock lifestyle, interest in science fiction, and living with Hepatitis C.

Julie Johnson highlights the services provided by Youth and Family Outreach in Portland, which supports youths who are living on the street. Johnson also speaks with girls regarding their personal lives and survival from abuse.

Table of contents for May 1988 Salt Magazine.