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The Salt Institute for Documentary Studies offers semester programs in nonfiction writing, documentary photography, and radio. Situated between Portland's Arts District and the Old Port at 110 Exchange Street, the Institute also has an extensive archive of photographic prints, negatives and tape recorded interviews, and publishes a literary magazine, Salt, with students' profiles of Maine people, culture, and landscape. The Salt Institute was established in 1973 by Pamela H. Wood, and presently has a staff and faculty of ten. The non-profit organization is governed by a Board of Trustees and advised by a national Academic Board.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Portland Observatory

The Portland Observatory (1807), located at 138 Congress St., is the last remaining maritime signal tower (it's not a lighthouse) in the United States. It became a National Historic Landmark in 1971

Portland, ME Observatories

Palawan Sailing

Sail historic Casco Bay from Portland's Old Port on a vintage 58 foot ocean racer. 2 & 3 hr. sails, all day trips for up to 24

Portland, ME Windjamming

Cathedral Church of Saint Luke (Episcopal)

The mission of the Cathedral Church of St. Luke (Episcopal) is to offer a Christian community of welcome, inclusion, and support. The Cathedral is located at 143

Portland, ME Churches


Portland's Historic Waterfront District

Portland's Old Port is one of the most successful revitalized warehouse districts in the country. Seamlessly connected to the waterfront, the Old Port is both a working waterfront and a chic shopping, dining, and entertainment district. Taking a walk at the water'

Portland, ME Historic Districts

Things to do near Portland, ME

Colonial Comfort Inn Hiker's Paradise

Motel in the heart of the White Mts....

SPIRAL Arts, Inc.

SPIRAL Arts was founded in 1992, as a small non-profit community arts organization in Portland, Maine, which seeks to make th...

Maine State Ballet

Maine's premiere professional ballet company under the direction of former New York City Ballet dancer Linda MacArthur Miele,...

Harpswell Inn

Located on Lookout Point, this Bed and Breakfast dates to 1761 when it was the cookhouse of the shipyard. There are 9 rooms ...

Bridgton Highlands Country Club

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 3 days...