As one of the first Greeks to come to Maine, Pericles Economos became a leader in the Greek community. Kelly Emery documents Pericles' journey to Maine and opening his own business.

Bios of the contributors to the September 1988 Salt Magazine.

Write up on upcoming Salt shows and updates on Salt faculty.

David Welch documents the life of Keith Perry, an inmate at the Central Maine Pre-Release Center. Welch discusses the Perry's incarceration and learns about his personal life.

The United States provides refugee for many different cultures and peoples who are escaping war around the world. Lacey Andrews speaks to refugees from Somali to learn about their community in Portland as they seek stability in the United States.

Growing up in an insular Christian community, Rachel Lehman was told that sex was dirty and shameful. Christie Flemming documents how Lehman left the mindset of following a "pure" lifestyle, and Lehman speaks on the effects that the Christian culture of purity had on her.

In Portland, there are local stores that are more progressive in their nature, selling materials for the gay and Christian communities. Tania Tasse uncovers how these stores fit into the greater story of the gay rights and Christian movement in America.

William Ibelle explores how three generations of Penobscot Indians are searching through their experiences to define what it means to be a Penobscot living in today's work.

As more opportunities grew for women in the workplace, and religious activity became accessible to the lay person, many religious communities saw a drop in numbers. Leith Warlick explores the Sisters of Mercy community and discusses the traditions that they continue to practice at St. Joseph's Convent in Portland.

The members of the Maine Paranormal Research Association dedicate their time to investigating and exploring possible haunted locations in Maine, equipped with various pieces of technology. Pearl Gabel speaks to the investigators to learn about their experiences in the field and why they hunt for ghosts.

For three months, Salt students visited the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village as their guests. Rebecca Sheble documents how Maine's Shaker community has been able to grow within recent years by adapting to a changing world.

At the Kenniston Hill Inn in Boothbay Harbor, people are afraid to stay in bedroom number five, the Nicole Room, a room that has been investigated by the Maine Ghost Hunters. Caitlin McDonnell speaks to these paranormal investigators about their beliefs in the paranormal and the practices they follow in the field.