Downeast Correctional Facility is the minimum security prison in Machiasport, a small fishing town in Maine. Here, locals don't fear inmates; they depend on them.

Bios of the contributors to the Salt Spring 2002 Magazine.

In Lubec, Maine, McCurdy's Smokehouse is the last commercial smokehouse in the country. Lynn Kippax Jr. and Salt students capture photographs showing how the smokehouse continues to function.

The strength of the granite on Crotch Island has kept the last commercial quarry in Maine running. Maryanne Mott captures an image of the quarry.

Living on the Maine Sex Offender Registry, Chris Thompson discusses the challenges he faces in his life. Tucker Walsh captures Thompson's life.

For over 35 years, the Custom House Wharf has conducted business. Peter Millard explores how the people at the wharf have their own unwritten rules and way of doing things.

Front cover for the October 1986 Salt Magazine.

Ned Whiteaker captures the life of the Weese family and their role in the community of Athens, Maine. Falcon discusses working in the woods and personal stories.

Alexis Mann documents the work and life of Vickey Sanzone, a trucker from Auburn, Maine, who can cover more than 2,600 miles in a week.

Alexander Cohn documents the work done by Alison MacDonald and others at Scarborough Downs to prepare horses for racing.

Shikarro Sampson documents the work done at Beach Pea Baking Co. in Kittery, Maine to get baked goods ready for customers everyday.

Living on Mount Desert Island for nearly 66 years, Draper Liscomb has spent his whole life making a living in Maine. Mark Emerson captures images of Liscomb on at his home.