Sara Franklin highlights the life of Occupy Maine participants as they host a potluck supper. Franklin speaks to protests about the community they are building among each other.

Having to adapt to life in Maine, Laura Nuñez came to Maine from Los Angeles. Aria Curtis captures the activities of Nuñez at Coastal Studies for Girls.

Within one block of Congress Street lives two ballroom dance studios, usually filled with couples learning how to dance. Rachel Garber speaks with couples at these studios to learn about their passion for dancing.

Timothy Peternel explores the lives and careers of bush pilots, further discussing the development of aviation.

Allison Wightman captures the life of Cathy Hardy, a teenage mother, who has two children with her boyfriend. Wightman presents the difficulties being a young mother.

Alexis Mann captures the work and life of Vickey Sanzone, a trucker from Auburn, Maine, who can cover more than 2,600 miles in a week.

With materials from the thrift store, Bob Giordano rebinds books on his shelves. Erika Lantz profiles how reading and literature are key to Giordano's life.

Hanuman Goleman highlights the life of Gene Herrick, a former boxer. Herrick speaks about getting into boxing, his early boxing days, and his accomplishments.

Andrew Propp documents the life of Mark Parrish, a professional hockey player who has to balance his dedication to hockey, and his devotion to his family.

Alexis Mann documents the work and life of Vickey Sanzone, a trucker from Auburn, Maine, who can cover more than 2,600 miles in a week.

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.

Table of contents for December 1988 Salt Magazine.