At the age of 86, the Furbish twins, Ethel and Edie, have many interesting stories from their childhoods. Anne Gorham and Sherri Jones speak to the twins about their experiences.

With an interest in firearms from a young age, Monty Washburn began making guns for himself. Laurie Astrowsky and others document Washburn's interest in guns and the work that goes into crafting one.

Salt offers a guide on Maine's historic inns.

Starting off as a hobby for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nichols, creating art with shells has become a business. Laura Lee Towne and Tari Lee Bennett speak to the Nichols' about their craft work to make figures with shells.

Table of contents for January 1982 Salt Magazine.

Bios of the contributors to the December 1990 Salt Magazine, with information on this issue.

Bios of the contributors to the September 1992 Salt Magazine, with information on this issue.

Portland, Maine's business tend to close up shop in the early evening. But the third shift and overnight workers of the peninsula are still hard at work. Here is a Saturday night when I got to meet a few of them.

Informational page on the Salt Semester Program.

Table of contents for January 1983 Salt Magazine.

Short entries with Salt updates.

Introduction to the second half of the magazine, which covers topics related to Swan's Island.