The art of working with ceramics takes a trained hand to perfect, whether someone is making a small cup or a large sculpture. Heather Black talks to potters in South Portland to learn about their craft and the Sawyer Street Studios.

Margot Downs highlights the stories and activities of serveral community bands, speaking with band members and the community.

Kevin Harnden visits Monty Washburn to hear some of his stories about Maine. Washburn shares some stories showing his humor and wit.

Inside back cover for the January 1983 Salt Magazine asking readers to become charters members of Salt.

Staff, contributors, trustees, and academic board members are listed.

With over 30 years experience as a moderator for town meetings, George Martin has plenty of stories. Valerie Gould and Anne Pierter speak to Martin about his experiences as a moderator.

For about 35 years, Stanley Brown delivered by mail, both by car and sleigh. Betsy Houston documents Brown's work as a mailman.

Posey Gruener highlights the story of Rick and Barbara Spiegel, two dwarfs who live in Scarborough. The Spiegel's speak about their experiences with dwarfism, their relationship, and having a child.

List of back issues and books from Salt.

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.

Building boats since 1951, the artform comes naturally to Ralph Stanley. Dorothy O'Keefe speaks to Stanley about his work building boats.

Write up on donating money to the Salt Scholarship Fund.