Like all collectibles, people have stories as well. Heather Coleman captures the lives of individuals who sell items at the flea market.

Listing of Salt production staff, contributors, and faculty.

For nearly 85 years, Bert Morris has been a river driver and logger. Fran Ober speaks to Morris about his experiences as a river driver.

As a former rum runner, "Pirate" is now the captain of a tugboat. Paul Jackson speaks to Pirate about his rum running experiences during the prohibition era.

Living on Swan's Island for over 83 years, Edwin Gott finds it almost like a dream. Deborah Garvin speaks to Gott about his experiences on the island.

Pamela Wood speaks to Art Mackay regarding the raising of salmon and how it impacts the economics of Eastport. In the closing paragraphs of the magazine, Pamela Wood recounts the current situation in Eastport, and how there is promise for the town.

Within the Salt building at the mouth of the Kennebec River, a variety of youth training programs are held. Sheryl Lane highlights the work that the Salt Coast Youth Program does with boat building, farming, and media arts.

For individuals in Maine that suffer from any kind of disability, the STRIVE program offers them a chance to be a part of a community of teens and young adults. Daniel Busch captures how the lives of program members.

In Portland, the sea urchin industry represents an opportunity for individuals of all backgrounds to have a job working on the waterfront. Joan Amory explores how lucrative this business is for individuals in Portland.

Looking for a way for Eastport to boost morale, Junior Miller sees the Maine Trades Center as a good way to accomplish that goal. Pamela Wood speaks to Miller regarding vocational training and the Eastport Port Authority.

Students at the Maine Primitive Skills School learn how to live outdoors, by learning how to build fires and shelters. Sarah Jesse highlights the work that Katee Schultz has done at the school, as she prepares to spend a night alone in the woods.

Bios of the contributors to the April 1990 Salt Magazine, with information on this issue.