From his workshop in Caratunk, Walter York creates snowshoes. Anne Gorham covers the steps of filling the bows for snowshoes.

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

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

Although Helen Perley has not gone clam digging in a while, she knows how to prepare them. Erin Campbell and Lorraine Kingsbury speak to Perley about the various ways to prepare clams.

Pamela Wood introduces readers to John McPhee, a writer from Maine.

Short write ups on the passing of Harvey Bixby, Ronald Blythe's work on people, and about Stacy Wentworth.

The YMCA organization serves multiple purposes within a local community, from offering recreational sports to housing. Jim Chilsen speaks with patrons and residents of the Portland YMCA to discuss programs and activities related to recreation and social services.

In order to understand how gill netting works, Keith Euler took a trip with Herbert Hutchins out to sea. Euler documents the work Hutchins does with gill nets and how he sticks with netting year round.

The Damariscotta River runs through Lincoln County and plays a valuable role in local commerce. Jennifer Brockway speaks to individuals regarding the history and conservation efforts of the river.

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.

Kim Lovejoy speaks to two residents in Kennebunk, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Kingsbury, about their personal histories.

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