Back cover for the December 1994 Salt Magazine.

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.

The members of the Maine Paranormal Research Association dedicate their time to investigating and exploring possible haunted locations in Maine, equipped with various pieces of technology. Katy Gross and Pearl Gabel speak to the investigators to learn about their experiences in the field and why they hunt for ghosts.

Hugh French pays homage to Junior Miller of Eastport. French speaks about Miller's character and his successes.

As a group project, members of Salt document the topics of river driving, logging, and cooking for loggers.

While Salt students were visiting Monty Washburn to learn about fiddleheads, Washburn also covered the topic of whistle making. Mark DeTeso documents the whistle making process as explained by Washburn.

Crafting a lobster trap requires precision, as demonstrated by Stilly Griffin. Elizabeth Tanner speaks to Griffin about the proper way to make lobster traps.

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.

For nearly 20 years Joanne Millay has adopted international children with varying disabilities. Jennifer Quartararo documents the life and work of Millary, speaking to her about her children and the difficulties she faces.

Toy Len Goon received global attention after winning the award for American Mother of the Year in 1952. She was the first Chinese immigrant to be recognized by the organization, which celebrates mothers who quote "provide an inspiration to the nation." Toy dined with First Lady Bess Truman and was honored by a parade through the New York Chinatown. But now, she can't be found in a standard American history textbook.

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.

In the middle of a nostalgic pop movement, Salt visits diners throughout Maine to see how they are being revived.