Communities can be bound together by a number of reasons, and for the community in Munjoy Hill, the restoration of St. Lawrence Church brought back a sense of community. Pam Carter discusses the restoration efforts of the community and details the project.

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.

Tracey Samuelson highlights the Downeast Sled Dog Club and their participation in a dryland season for their sport. Samuelson discusses how dryland competitions are new in a sport that is traditionally done in the snow.

In the town of Richmond the last remnants of its Russian colony is disappearing, but the parishioners of Saint Alexander Nevsky Church continue to instill new life into ancient traditions. Elizabeth Peck speaks to members of the Russian colony to learn about their experiences and traditional Russian practices.

Pamela Wood introduces readers to Ida Allen and Arthur Welch, two individuals featured in the June 1975 Salt Magazine.

Living in a trailer in the Maine woods, Donna and Clyde Brown are loggers. Christopher Dardaris documents their lives in the woods.

Neil Rolde offers a list of Salt's capital needs.

Table of contents for December 1997 Salt Magazine.