Julie Shargel highlights the life of Amy, who has always sought out acceptance for being transgender. Amy speaks about experiences with family, working, and how society sees him.

Sarah Elzas documents the life of Cathy, a teenage mother, who has two children with her boyfriend. Cathy discusses the difficulties being a young mother and the parenting classes she takes.

As the only Asian immigrant in Livermore Falls, Suzuko Hiraoka Laplante had to learn a lot of new things on her own. Lynn Kippax Jr. captures moments in Hiraoka's daily life.

While Portland is heralded as a city that is too good to be true, Maria Hazen explored the other side of the story. Hazen documents the lives of individuals who are struggling to get off the streets.

Front cover for the December 1988 Salt Magazine.

Devora Block highlights the lives of the Metcalf family, who run a self-sufficient farm in Northport, Maine. Block discusses the daily routines and farm work performed by the family on their farm.

Auction houses play an important role in Maine for the trading of antiques and collectibles. Molly Gerbracht explores the auctioneering business and those who frequent the auctions.

Through language, Geoffrey Wani keeps his connection to Sudan alive while in Portland. Alana Kansaku-Sarmiento captures the work Wani does for his family to ensure they have a better life.

Lois Lowry is a storyteller who approaches topics with an awe and no pretense of understanding, selling books to millions worldwide. Abby Holtzman highlights the work that Lowry puts into her books and her life experiences.

Having dreamt of becoming a minster since childhood, Rali Weaver is a minister in training at First Parish Unitarian Universalist in Portland. Karl Lipke captures Weaver's life, beliefs, and journey to become a minister.

With cosmetic surgery becoming more common for varying kinds of body modification or repair, Elizabeth Daley highlights the practice of Dr. Verne Weisberg in Portland. Daley speaks to patients, employees, and Dr. Weisberg about their experiences and practices.

Through impersonators the legacy of Elvis Presley continues to live on, as Jennifer Andrews highlights in her work. Andrews learns how Elvis has affected the lives of certain individuals and why some choose to impersonate Elvis.