Introduction to articles in this issue of Salt Magazine.

Marcel Lemelin lives his life with cerebral palsy, yet remains positive in his outlook of life. Jennifer Keen highlights the life of Lemelin, discussing his past and aspirations.

In the small town of Strong, the Strong Wood Products, Inc. toothpick and dowel mill begins manufacturing early each morning. Suzanne Grossman speaks to employees at the factory to learn about their jobs and the work produced at the mill.

Growing up with a passion for restoration, Scott Hatch makes a living on restoring old barns. Douglas Milliken discusses Hatch's work on barns and how he is restoring history through barns.

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

Known around southern Maine for his unbelievable feat of pounding nails with his bare hands, Joseph Leo Thibeau has become something of a legend. E.J. Blake reports on Thibeau's life and his hand skills.

John Affleck highlights the life of Roland Watier, a member of the Council of Men. Affleck discusses Watier's storytelling and his role within the Council of Men.

As a longshoreman, Ed Barnes has had experience loading many ships into the Eastport breakwater. Pamela Wood highlights how Barnes came into his line of work.

Growing up with a passion for restoration, Scott Hatch makes a living on restoring old barns. Douglas Milliken discusses Hatch's work on barns and how he is restoring history through barns.

Lisa Merlini highlights the lives of Mira Cua and Cong Ba Nguyen, a couple who have different nationalities, but were able to mix and meld them into the family they started.

Chris City spotlights the lobster industry, speaking to lobstermen and learning about industry regulations, Seal Cove, and lobsters.

On the day after Christmas in 1933, Ben Wakefield found himself facing a big storm while on the sea. Maureen Campbell and Laurie Smith document Wakefield's story of battling against the winter seas.