Kate Dodge explores the lives of Franco-American musicians who play traditional fiddle music.

As the spiritual leader of the Penobscots, Senabeh believes he must make a last stand alongside his peoples. Pamela Wood speaks to Senabeh about how he defines his lonely Indianhood.

When artists enter towns, they usually herald incoming change. Jennifer Ouellette documents how this is taking place in Belfast, and how some people in the community do not want the change.

For the sea urchin industry, a rough economy is causing tensions to grow between government regulators and sea urchin fishermen. Meghan Daniels explores how the Department of Marine Resources and sea urchin fishermen are encountering issues regarding regulations on how many days are set for urchin fishing a year.

Salt offers a guide on Maine's historic inns.

Bios of the contributors to the December 1988 Salt Magazine.

In the town of Searsport, one of the country's largest natural gas companies intends to build an expansive propane storage facility. Diane Sterberg investigates how the local residents gave enough support due to promises of economic prosperity, despite opponents of the project feeling deceived about the integrity of the process.

In Salt's first guest article, John E. Chaisson writes about his childhood days in the Maine woods.

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.

As someone who has held many different jobs in his life, Al Buzzell is a jack of all trades. Mark Childs documents how Buzzell got involved with a number of different trades.

Leah Chernikoff highlights the work of Dahlov Ipcar, an artist who paints creatures of all kinds. Chernikoff speaks to Ipcar about painting and how she learned to draw.

One man from Peaks Island speaks about his life on the island and how it brings his family closer together.