Bert Cass captures an image of Barry Bernard in his room at the YMCA in Portland.

Phil Dyer recounts meeting his wife Sadie, and being a storyteller in Vinalhaven.

Erin Dowding captures the life of Sam Conkling following the death of his mother.

Randall Green captures a photograph of a young man putting gas into his car.

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

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

Called names when they were young, Lauretta Elie and Emily Kinney were picked on for not being able to read. Melissa Buxton profiles how Elie and Kinney live and deal with being illiterate.

Six nights out of the week boxers of all skill levels come to the Portland Boxing Club to train and fight. Ethan Anderson speaks with the fighters to learn about their boxing careers and aspirations.

At the age of 86, the Furbish twins, Ethel and Edie, have many interesting stories from their childhoods. Anne Gorham and Sherri Jones speak to the twins about their experiences.

Heather Coryell captures the life of Reggie Lamb and his fish business.

Julia Stires documents the work of Clifford Houle at his junkyard in Islesboro.

Michael Griffin and others speak to Harvey Bixby about his time spent fishing.