Joanna Johnson captures the life of Polly Yourathane, the character creation of Kevin Head, who is transgender living in Portland.

Abigail Kienbaum highlights the work of Bob and Julie Miner, owners and operators of their own wild and exotic animal farm in Mt. Vernon. Keinbaum speaks to the Miner's about starting their farm and the different kinds of animals they have there.

Encapsulated into a painting by Jamie Wyeth, Kyle Murdock recounts selling mummifed cats to tourists on Monhegan Island as a young boy. Diane Sternberg speaks to Kyle Murdock about his youth and his personality.

Jean McGowan documents the 1994 gubernatorial race as an outside observer, highlighting the various campaigns, parties, and political beliefs. She discusses the campaigns with volunteers and staffers in order to get a behind the scenes look at the campaign process.

Bios of the contributors to the November 1989 Salt Magazine, with information on this issue.

Out at Wood Island at four in the morning, Lester Orcutt is ready to start his daily routine of dragging. Herbert Baum III joins Orcutt has he drags to learn about this fishing method and the work draggers perform.

Erica Ballamy highlights the lives of three individuals on Cliff Island, and how although they are all different, the island brings them all together.

While growth or decline may affect a community, the local residents remember the history of a community. Lindsay Larson interviews individuals in the town of Belfast to gather their opinions about the town, and discusses it's history and the MBNA.

R. Todd Hoffman speaks on the history of Salt's photography and the tradition of documentary photography.

In towns of any size it is valuable to have a working fire department in case of emergencies. Amanda Cross discusses the daily lives of firefighters who work for the Acton Volunteer Fire Department and their experiences being firemen.

Kate Dodge explores the lives of Franco-American musicians who play traditional fiddle music.

Willow Mullins speaks with midwives of different backgrounds, learning about the culture of being a midwife.