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

Introduction to articles in this issue of Salt magazine on the topic of what it means to be a Mainer, and the displacement of Maine people.

Despite his distance from his father growing up, Richard Wilson has drawn inspiration from him as an artist. Sofia Saldanha profiles the relationship Wilson had with his father.

Introduction to an article on homelessness and getting off the streets.

Amy Conn documents the lives of dancers at the Richard Felt Orchestra Old Time Dance.

With a curiosity on how to build boats in bottles. Howard Doane and Bill Shook speak to Richard Nickerson about his craft. Doane and Shook document Nickerson's process of building the boats and placing them in the bottles.

In the woods of Windham, Jonathan Cooper crafts violins. Richard Sitler captures Coopers craft of making violins.

A former teacher, Sarah Richards is now the founder and owner of the Homegrown Herb and Tea in Portland. Aida Curtis highlights Richards' work as a modern-day apothecary and her use of herbs for community healing.

Maryanne Mott captures a photograph of Richard Stinson using a drill to establish holes in granite for charges.

Listing of Salt production staff, contributors, and faculty.

Curious about a man known for his uniqueness, Salt students visit Arthur Welch of Cape Porpoise. Richard Merrill and other Salt students speak to Welch about his personal life.

Bios of the contributors to the December 1988 Salt Magazine.