Despite all of the change in Portland, Dan Lentz's shop, Roy's Shoes, has stayed the same. Emma Nobel profiles the work Lentz does as a cobbler.

Even as adults, a group of grown men have dreams of being rock stars, signing up for an Adult Rock Camp. Claire Jeffers highlights the work that these men put into trying to be rock stars and speaks to them about their music.

Back cover for the August 1989 Salt Magazine, with advertisement for Tom's of Maine.

Struggling with mental illness and homelessness, Danielle Gauvin was able to find a welcome place within the Occupy movement in Portland. Damian Biniek documents how Gauvin made the Occupy community her own, allowing her to begin the healing process for her issues.

From a shop in Portland, Jonathan Cooper crafts violins. Kimberlee Poole profiles Cooper's work on violins and the efforts of his artisans.

In his barbershop with a single chair, Bob Feeny speaks to regular clients every day. Jessica Rosenburg visits Bob's Barbership in Portland to speak to Feeny about the barbering culture and observes his interactions with the regulars.

In an effort to assist the homeless population of Portland, Logan Place offers homeless individuals their own permanent apartments, and a way to turn their lives around. Liz Lance captures the work done at Logan Place.

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.

Holly Wilmeth captures the work of Raymond Strout, a carpenter by trade, who is a blood wormer by nature.

At the Osher Inn in Portland, female residents gather weekly to socialize and share stories. Mary Wesley speaks to Patricia Quinlan about the community at the Osher Inn, and living with others in old age.

A senior at Portland High School, Jasmine Dipietrantonio is attempting to graduate for the third time. Aimee Pelletier highlights how Dipietrantonio has struggled with school and her family life, but is now taking Accelerated Credit Option classes to complete her high school degree.

James C. Curtis writes on the documentary tradition, comparing the work of Salt and the Farm Security Administration in Maine.