The creation of ceramic pieces is an art that potters take serious, generally not allowing people to watch them work. Anne Goldsmith watches and talks to potters at Rowantrees Pottery in Blue Hill to learn about their lives and their craft, uncovering the precise nature of their work.

The September 1992 issue of Salt Magazine features stories on local barbershops in Portland, tattooing, and local memory.

Pamela Wood offers her thoughts regarding Salt's 20 year anniversary.

Jeff Herbst takes readers on a journey to Airline Road, to show the people, tales, and landscape.

Merrill Maiano explores the intricacies of the beer brewing process and industry from a smaller level. Maiano speaks with homebrewers and learns how brewing beer is treated as an art form.

The YMCA organization serves multiple purposes within a local community, from offering recreational sports to housing. Jim Chilsen speaks with patrons and residents of the Portland YMCA to discuss programs and activities related to recreation and social services.

There are two monuments in Maine that celebrate the feats of Maine woodsmen. Bretty Jenks explores how these two statues represent two different cultures.

Roger Price documents the life of Chub Foster, a man who was a guide in the North Woods when everyone there was a woodsman.

Driving around to locations in New England to collect grease waste, Maine Standard Biofuels turns used grease into biodiesel. Caitlin Allen highlights the work that Maine Standard Biofuels does to provide a local recycled fuel source, and how the company is still working to secure customers.

The YMCA organization serves multiple purposes within a local community, from offering recreational sports to housing. Jim Chilsen speaks with patrons and residents of the Portland YMCA to discuss programs and activities related to recreation and social services.

Ben Hartwell is a cattle farmer from Gorham who only feeds his cattle with grass. Amy Miller documents how Hartwell's beliefs regarding government interference with his farming, and how he works hard to keep all production and sales at the local level.

In Portland, the Italian American Community Center serves as a location for local Italians to gather and share meals. Anne Leighton Massoni captures image of activities and traditions of the Italian community in Portland.