Julia Whyel documents the lives of people who in in East Bayside, a neighborhood in Portland, highlighting how the community faces long term changes due to urban development.

Through creating works of art, Robert Saunders is able to find a way to heal himself of his bipolar disorder. Aida Curtis highlights how the art that Saunders creates allows him to relax, and how art allows him to work through his mental condition.

As the son of a hard working immigrant, John Anagnostis wanted to be a teacher from a young age. Lisa Palas highlights Anagnostis' journey to get an education and how his father made those opportunities available to him.

Lila Dobbs highlights the life of Polly Mahoney, owner of Mahoosuc Guide Service in Newry. Dobbs covers Mahoney's early life, the start of her business, and dogs sledding.

Stephanie Strauss documents the work done by students at Birthwise Midwifery School in Bridgton, in order to build strong relationships with future patients.

As a more recent resident of Eastport, Meg McGarvey already feels like more firmly implanted in Eastport than in any other place. Pamela Wood highlights the work McGarvey wants to do working on the city's Economic Development Committee.

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.

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

Matthew Belson discusses the activity of dog sledding and the dogs that are bred for the sport.

As a sociologist, Peter Rose sees tourism as having a caste system. Rose explains how he views colonists as brahmins and bus tourers near the bottom of the system.

Coming from all backgrounds and walks of life, victims of domestic violence try to find sanctuary in shelters. Kate Lapides captures the stories of these victims.

In the 1800's, it was tradition for individuals sailing around Cape Horn to receive a small gold earring. Robin McGahey documents how one of these gold earrings belonged to the grandfather of Edith and Ethel Furbish.