Readers write in response to the work Salt has done on Paul Bunyan and rural poverty.

Understanding how lobsters might be thinking is important for a lobsterman. Herbert Baum III speaks to his father about getting to the next lobstering spot before others.

Bios of the contributors to the December 1993 Salt Magazine, with information on this issue.

Jean McGowan documents the 1994 gubernatorial race as an outside observer, highlighting the various campaigns, parties, and political beliefs. She discusses the campaigns with volunteers and staffers in order to get a behind the scenes look at the campaign process.

Pamela Wood introduces readers to The Forks in the Maine wilderness.

Bios of the contributors to the April 1997 Salt Magazine, with information on this issue.

Dana Eastman, an avid fisherman, runs the Tackle Shop in Portland and instructs customers on how to catch bigger fish than they could before. Ian Moulton speaks to Eastman about his business and passion for fishing.

Getting up at 5 o'clock every morning for the past two summers, Anne Pierter is a bait girl on a lobster boat. Anne Pierter documents her experience working on a lobster boat.

Introduction to the Salt Book.

Meredith Wade explores the traditional craft of basketweaving, speaking with basketmakers in the Agamenticus community.

Nancy Rosenbaum highlights the Local 188 restaurant, owned by Jay Villani. Rosenbaum speaks to Villani about the start of the business and how it fits into the local restaurant scene.

Luke Snyder highlights the life of Jordan Kratz, a Jewish punk rocker. Snyder discusses Kratz's punk rock lifestyle, interest in science fiction, and living with Hepatitis C.