With a background in chemical engineering, Lincoln Sennett borrowed ideas from honey packing companies to build his own honey production plant. Erin Post documents the history of Swan's Honey, originally owned by Harold Swan, and the work that goes into the business.

The Can-Am Crown dog sled race brings dogs and racers to Maine from all over the world. Karen Land discusses the experiences of indivuduals regarding the race.

Jeff Herbst takes readers on a journey to Airline Road, to show the people, tales, and landscape.

In the Jonesport-Beals Island area, one man has fished more years than most. Lynn Kippax, Jr., Andrea Downs and Cindy Pinkham speak to Sam Polk about his love for the sea.

Melissa Turner investigates how pre-release centers allow incarcerated individuals to develop a sense of self-esteem and to address the issues that got them in trouble. Turner speaks with former residents of the center to learn about their incarceration experience and how their lives have changed.

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

Willie and Elizabeth Ames both come from lobstering families, growing up as island people. Anne Pierter documents the lives of the Ames' with regard to lobstering and island life.

Abby Goldenfarb captures the experiences of students and facilitators of the Outward Bound program on Hurricane Island.

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.

At the B&M Beans plant in Portland, almost a million cans of baked beans leave each week. Heather Coleman captures the day-to-day life of the "family" of bean factory workers.

Front cover for the December 1988 Salt Magazine.

Caitlin Corrigan speaks to Brigitte Paulus about a show she is the choreographing, Nutcracker Burlesque. Corrigan speaks to Paulus regarding her experiences dancing, drug use, and her alternate version of the Nutcracker.