As one of the first Greeks to come to Maine, Pericles Economos became a leader in the Greek community. Pamela Wood recounts how his words inspired stories for this issue regarding ethnic groups in Maine.

As the only Asian immigrant in Livermore Falls, Suzuko Hiraoka Laplante had to learn a lot of new things on her own. Clea French documents how Suzuko had to overcome personal tragedy to make Maine her home.

As the binding spirit that brings her family together, Antoinette Bernier sees the importance of having patience with her large family. Pamela Wood visits Bernier to speak about her family history and making bread.

Coming to Maine with his family in the late 19th century, David Breggia has seen both joy and sorrow in the history of Little Italy in Portland. Hugh French visits Breggia to learn about Portland's Italian community.

During the 1950's, a colony of Slavic immigrants came to Richmond, Maine. Gretchen Batz documents how the Slavic community integrated into the town.

Gretchen Batz speaks to Ilsa Pasechnik, from the Russian colony in Richmond, Maine. Pasechnik shares stories about the music she loves and her losses in Russia.

As the son of a hard working immigrant, John Anagnostis wanted to be a teacher from a young age. Lisa Palas highlights Anagnostis' journey to get an education and how his father made those opportunities available to him.

Inside back cover for the July 1984 Salt Magazine, with thanks to Salt charter members for their support.

Table of contents for November 1984 Salt Magazine.

Readers write in response to the work Salt has done.

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.

John Leach takes his son along when he goes clamming, following the same footsteps his father before him did. Lynn Kippax Jr. documents the importance of clamming for Leach and why he takes his son along.