Table of contents for December 1983 Salt Magazine.

Listing of Salt production staff, contributors, and faculty.

In the Jonesport-Beals Island area, one man has fished more years than most. Andrea Downs and Cindy Pinkham speak to Sam Polk about his love for the sea.

The art of working with ceramics takes a trained hand to perfect, whether someone is making a small cup or a large sculpture. Heather Black talks to potters in South Portland to learn about their craft and the Sawyer Street Studios.

Moving to Maine to live peacefully in retirement, Lynn Smith is caught in the middle of an environmental issue regarding dam removal. Mujahid Suliman documents how Smith has to deal with local politics that may force her out of her home, and the changes removing a dam does for the land and fish population.

Andrea Downs and Cynthia Pinkham highlight the life of Cecil Kelley, a fisherman from Jonesport. Kelley shares several of his stories as well.

On Swan's Island, the name Evelyn Turner will bring smiles to faces. Mark Emerson and others speak to Turner about her view of the world.

William Ibelle explores how three generations of Penobscot Indians are searching through their experiences to define what it means to be a Penobscot living in today's work.

Heading down to the wharf at three o'clock in the morning, Herbert Baum is ready to learn about lobstering from his father and Dave Burnham. Baum documents the work that lobsterman do on their boats and how they got into the business.

Listing of Salt production staff, contributors, and faculty.

Listing of Salt production staff, contributors, and faculty.

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