Jesse Dukes highlights the life of Slim Andrews, a country music singer, who is going recording his first album after making music for 63 years. Dukes discusses how Andrews has played an important role in the country music scene of Maine.

Kristin Atwell documents the lives of migrant workers from Mexico to the Philippines who come to Maine to harvest acres of broccoli. She explores how these newcomers to the Aroostook community brought forth interest, as well as some difficulties.

Introduction to articles in this issue of Salt magazine on the topic of what it means to be a Mainer, and the displacement of Maine people.

Advertisement page for serveral different businesses.

Bios of the contributors to the December 1988 Salt Magazine.

Table of contents for May 1989 Salt Magazine.

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 Chester Ferguson's new truck, and trying to get insurance for it.

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

The largest of eight theapeautic riding centers in Maine, Hearts N Horses assists thousands of handicapped people with all kinds of disabilities. Jennifer Jensen discusses the Hearts N Horses organization and the services they provide.

Racial barriers exist in many parts of the United States and in the state of Maine, but the church community of Green Memorial AME Zion Church aims to break down those barriers. Zena Calhoun documents how this church embraces integration in order to share their faith with all.

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.