Kevin Harnden visits Monty Washburn to hear some of his stories about Maine. Washburn shares some stories showing his humor and wit.

Bios of the contributors to the November 1989 Salt Magazine, with information on this issue.

The fighting style of mixed martial arts incorporates elements from many different styles, which Jay Jack and Amanda Buckner teach at their studio in Portland. Annie Reichert highlights the work of Jack and Buckner, with regards to fighting and their personal lives.

Heading to Arundel to hear old time democracy, Valerie Gould and Anne Pierter go to a town meeting. Gould and Pierter document the meeting and the issues that were discussed.

Thomas Bradbury recounts the history of Pinkham Hall and how it is fitting that a group like Salt would find a home there.

Short write ups with information on Salt alumni.

When Lodie Jeglosky went to visit Cecil Benson to do a story on blacksmithing, she found another story. Jeglosky speaks to Benson's wife about growing up without heat.

For many women beauty pageants are a full time investment. Diane Cook discusses the pageant scene in Maine by speaking to contestants, volunteers, and pageant producers.

Salt offers a guide on Maine's historic inns.

A member of the Green Party, Pat LaMarche shows pride when she mentions that she once ran for Vice-President of the United States. Beatrice Marovich discusses the life of LaMarche, covering her early life and political career.

Zachary Crabtree highlights a rehearsal of the Casco Bay Tummlers, a band that performs klezmer music, a type of music traditional of Ashkenazi Jews in Eastern Europe.

As the lighthouse keeper at Goat Island, Martin Cain has to live a secluded life. Jeffrey Bonney documents Cain's daily problems, routines, and experiences in running a lighthouse.