Lydia Peelle highlights the lives and work of Diane and Vance Child, two taxidermists have dedicated the last decade to the craft. Peel speaks to Diane and Vance about their business and their spirituality.

At risk of flunking out from school systems, Kristin Myers is an at-risk student. Christine Clark documents how Myers struggles in school and the impact it has on her life.

Aron Baumwoll explores how members of the Penobscot tribe redefine their life necessities to include Native American spirituality. Baumwoll speaks to these individuals regarding their way of life and beliefs.

In Kittery, Freddie Cooper practices the dying art of spinning pewter. Janice Coyne visits Cooper to learn about his craft of metal spinning.

Marrying into the lobster industry, Julie Eaton is not a lobsterwoman, but a lobsterman. Aubrey White highlights the work that Eaton does for the lobster industry.

Having to accept the label of felon has been difficult for Becky McGilp, because she knows she is much more than that. Kelsey Padgett speaks to McGilp about committing embezzlement to support her family, and having to live with her actions.

Whit Richardson highlights the lives of two families, whose husbands are deployed in Iraq. Richardson explores how the wives live together during the deployment, and the conversations they have with their husbands overseas.

In the French Canadian community in Biddeford, Toots Bouthot makes makes his music. Dana Gillian documents Bouthot's passion for music.

As a native son of Kennebunk, Bertram Hanscom has many stories about the town. Kim Lovejoy visits with Bertram and his wife, Helen, to learn about their pastimes in Kennebunk.

In the town of Searsport, one of the country's largest natural gas companies intends to build an expansive propane storage facility. Diane Sterberg investigates how the local residents gave enough support due to promises of economic prosperity, despite opponents of the project feeling deceived about the integrity of the process.

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.

Front cover for the November 1989 Salt Magazine.