Bios of the contributors to the November 1991 Salt Magazine, with information on this issue.

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

Pamela Wood offers an introduction to readers for this double issue, that touches on the continuity of work, continuing harvest of land, and making of things.

Listing of Salt production staff, contributors, and faculty.

Short write up on Maine locals and the Seabees.

Intrigued by the concept of a cemetery that only conducts burials with biodegradable materials, Ellen Hills offered her summer property to be transformed into a graveyard. Leslie Koren speaks to Hills regarding her decision on the use of her land.

Updates from Salt with information on the last issue.

When Lodie Jeglosky went to visit Cecil Benson to do a story on blacksmithing, she found another story. Jeglosky speaks to Benson's wife about growing up without heat.

New feature with news on the Salt alumni.

Sociologist Peter Rose argues that ethnic groups in Maine are not part of a homogeneous melting pot, but rather distinct contributors to an identifiable American stew.

John Affleck highlights the life of Roland Watier, a member of the Council of Men. Affleck discusses Watier's storytelling and his role within the Council of Men.

Sailmakers by trade, Don and Clarence Hale create sails in their sailmaking shop in Sargentville. Anne Pierter documents the work that goes into creating the perfect sail.