Carolyn Mix documents the lives of Terry, Lib, and Nick who are redefining the meaning of the traditional family unit. As a lesbian family living in suburban Portland, they build their own unique structure to define what a family is for them and the traditions they hold.

Column by Thomas Bradbury on the changes that Chester P. Flaherty brought to Simpson's Cove.

Bios of the contributors to the Salt 2007-2008 Magazine.

Lisa Mattingly documents the work of Corey Perreault, a mother who uses Christmas decorations to deal with economic struggles. Mattingly speaks to Perreault about decorations and using them as a cleansing ritual.

Carleen Madigan focuses on the life of Elizabeth Cori-Jones, a farmer and activist who specializes in organic produce. Madigan covers topics from organic farming to spirituality.

The Raymond Hill Baptist only holds its services during the summer season, and many of the congregation members travel from in and out of state to attempt service. Frederica Lipmann documents the events surrounding arson attacks on the church, and how the church community reacted.

For the town of Eastport, the Fourth of July offers a chance to celebrate being Eastport. Hugh French looks at how the Fourth brings the community together.

Even as adults, a group of grown men have dreams of being rock stars, signing up for an Adult Rock Camp. Claire Jeffers highlights the work that these men put into trying to be rock stars and speaks to them about their music.

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.

Column by Thomas Bradbury on Chester Ferguson's new truck, and trying to get insurance for it.

Forward to by Robert Coles to Maine: A Peopled Landscape.

Table of contents for May 1989 Salt Magazine.