Bios of the contributors to the August 1993 Salt Magazine, with information on this issue.

As the lighthouse keeper at Goat Island, Martin Cain has to live a secluded life. Jeffrey Bonney documents Cain's daily problems, routines, and experiences in running a lighthouse.

For a tiny store in Lubec, FitzHenry's has everything. Lynn Kippax Jr. captures the atmosphere of Fred McClure's store.

In the town of Wells, the Maine Diner is closed during the tourist season, unlike the other diners. Abby Dubay investigates why Louie Toton chooses to open his diner after Labor Day and how it makes his diner different.

Bios of the contributors to the December 1997 Salt Magazine, with information on this issue.

Readers write in response to the work Salt has done, and Salt previews future stories.

Since 1992 Mike Brooks has participated in marathons all over the United States, and is currently working on doing a third marathon in each state. Julia Davis speaks to Brooks about getting into running marathons and some injuries he faced along the way.

Gary Pretsfelder captures an image of a game of cribbage in progress in the backroom of the Benedicta General Store.

Pamela Wood recounts a story Salt did on Kathy Hegarty in 1986, and how they want to add their voice to protests surrounding her death.

Jennifer Raitt documents the lives of the Sanipass family.

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

Juniper Lesnik explores how the Amistad social club in Portland offers individuals who suffer from mental health issues a place to convene and socialize.