Adriana Widdoes highlights how in the small town of Troy, the Farmers Corner Restaurant creates some of the best homecooked food in all of Maine. Widdeos recounts her experience going to the restaurant on her way to Bangor and then returning for more.

Table of contents for August 1989 Salt Magazine.

Pamela Wood highlights the life of John A. Craig, a former longshoreman of 43 years in Eastport. Wood speaks to Craig about stories from along the waterfront.

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.

Tyler Redmond discusses the lives of student athletes from Maine Central Institute and how basketball plays an important role at the school. Redmond speaks with students about their experiences growing up and the game of basketball.

The members of the Maine Paranormal Research Association dedicate their time to investigating and exploring possible haunted locations in Maine, equipped with various pieces of technology. Pearl Gabel speaks to the investigators to learn about their experiences in the field and why they hunt for ghosts.

Pam Berry captures a photograph outside of the Custom House Wharf in Portland, a year before the pullout by Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal.

Short write ups on the passing of Harvey Bixby, Ronald Blythe's work on people, and about Stacy Wentworth.

The most controversial spot in Kennebunkport is the first pay parking lot, which George Harriman works at in the kiosk. Susan Lauttman speaks to Harriman about his job.

Table of contents for November 1989 Salt Magazine.

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

Jacqueline Shine discusses the work of Portland West, a non-profit that offers community outreach to assist individuals with affordable housing. Shine speaks to Liza Richardson about her experiences placing tenants, affordable housing, and Portland West.