Salt offers a guide on Maine's historic inns.

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

Readers write in response to the work Salt has done, and Salt previews future stories.

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

In 1976, a giant storm came through the waterfront of Eastport, ripping away much of the area. Pamela Wood documents how the Eastport community is working to revive their waterfront.

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.

Sally Steindorf speaks with members of varying Indian tribes to learn about basketmaking and the brown ash.

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.

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.

For years, people along the coast of Maine have used sea moss to make pudding. Suellen Simpson and others speak to Marion Webber of Kennebunk to learn how the pudding is made.