Rufus Nicoll highlights the work of Matthew Dunlap, Maine's Secretary of State. Nicoll discusses how Dunlap works to keep the documents of the state in order and his everyman image.

Pamela H. Wood introduces a profile on Ruth Moulden, a women who had to work as hard as any man on Swan's Island.

Readers write in response to the work Salt has done.

At odds with the world, James Benner is a poet. Lesley MacVane captures Benner's activities and lifestyle.

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.

Erin Campbell speaks to Alberta Redmond about her Christmas experiences growing up.

Advertisement for the Salt Semester Program and workshops.

Short write ups on the lawyer George Willard, the Custom House Wharf in Portland, and the Colony Inn.

Readers write in response to the work Salt has done.

Salt offers their respect to individuals who were close to them who have passed away.

As a more recent resident of Eastport, Meg McGarvey already feels like more firmly implanted in Eastport than in any other place. Pamela Wood highlights the work McGarvey wants to do working on the city's Economic Development Committee.

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