In 2014, Todd Hutchisen, owner of Acadia Recording Studios in Portland, had the opportunity to buy a complete set of original, vintage recording equipment used by Event Records to recording rockabilly records. Casey Herman profiles how Hutchisen desires to keep the unique tradition of recording music alive.

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.

Pamela Wood introduces readers to The Forks in the Maine wilderness.

The Blackbird Collective is an activist group based in Portland, which aims to build a community of solidarity around different legal issues. Bethany Leonard speaks to David Bidler, the found of the collective about the work they do and discusses what they are fighting against.

Without ever having formal culinary training, Guy Hernandez has been successful with his restaurant Bar Lola, located in Portland. Erika Gatz captures the work done by Hernandez and his wife at home and at the restaurant.

Maine Sailing Adventures provides sailing adventures for a variety of passengers every day during the summer. Kelly Shetron highlights the work of Megan Jones, who runs the business on her own after the passing of her business partner, Hasket Hildreth.

Written as the first chapter to her own book, Ida Allen shares her childhood story about growing up in the woods of Maine.

At Baxter Academy, the first STEM charter high school in Portland, students can participate in a program called "Flex Fridays," where students pursue real-world projects. Margaret Rawson highlights the work that students are putting into building tiny houses, and discusses how the curriculum functions at Baxter.

Volunteering to care for the dead in Portland's Jewish community, Sheera LaBelle performs the ancient ritual of Tahara. Casey Gordon captures the work done at the Jewish Funeral Home.

Morrell and Judie York, two funeral directors, are based in Portland and work at the Independent Death Care Chapel. They discuss the services and arrangements that they provide for families of the deceased, as well as their personal history.

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

Inside back cover for the December 1990 Salt Magazine, with holiday greetings from Maine's financial community.