Short write ups on commuting in Maine, barbershop economics, and the expansion of Bath Iron Works.

Bios of the contributors to the December 1988 Salt Magazine.

War-torn countries can cause individuals to flee their homes to find better lives for themselves and their family. Laurie McDonnell documents how refugees from Bosnia have made new homes in Portland and started a Bosnian community.

Having been told that she would need a cesarean section to deliver her child, one Somali woman declined the procedure at Mercy Hospital in Portland. Olga Kreimer explores how childbirth is seen from a different culture and how this interacts with a woman's legal right to refuse life-saving measures in the state of Maine.

Andrea Downs and Cynthia Pinkham highlight the life of Cecil Kelley, a fisherman from Jonesport. Kelley shares several of his stories as well.

Chris Korzen highlights the work and life of Larch Hanson, the owner of a seaweed harvesting company. Hanson discusses his work, family, and spirituality.

A practitioner of yoga and dance, Elaine McGillicuddy expresses her spirituality through different forms. Britta-Lena Lasko captures the life of McGillicuddy.

Tim Greenway captures the life of Bonnie Dermody, a woman who uses methadone to help her recover from her heroin addiction.

Jessica Hasslen documents the life and work of Jesse Leah Vear, a woman who coordinates P.O.W.E.R. (Portland Organizing to Win Economic Rights).

Chloé Crettien captures the life of a young artist from Gray, Maine, who has an engineering background and pulls inspiration from nature.

For nearly 20 years Joanne Millay has adopted international children with varying disabilities. Elizabeth Bailey captures the life and work of Millary.