In Maine, moose hunting permits are given out as a lottery. Jamie Yuenger highlights how one women was picked on her first try, and discusses about her experience.

The state of Maine has over a thousand licensed foster parents, with Dan Boucher being just one of those parents. Amanda Herman captures the culture around fostering children.

A female wrestler in Maine, Cathy Pike recounts getting into wrestling and the character she portrays. Pike speaks about keeping her real life separate from the character she plays in the ring.

Years before bulldozers and water companies, individuals would perform the act of dowsing in order to find water underground. Linda Rivard and others speak to dowsers to learn about their craft and the other things dowsers can read.

Lynn Kippax Jr. captures images of vacationers and landscapes in Maine.

Gretchen Arnold documents the life of Walter Nowack, a Buddhist living in Maine.

As one of the last voices that can speak about the history of Eastport and sardine industry, Hugh French highlights Babe Baine's experiences living and working in Eastport and at the sardine factory.

In Maine, there is a growing conflict between old lifestyles and traditions surrounding hunting and wildlife preservation. Rebecca Goldfine investigates the differing opinions of hunters and animal rehabilitators regarding the use of land for hunting.

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Only a teenager, Luke Seitz is one of the only birders at his age in the state of Maine. Seitz highlights his hobby of watching birds and discusses how he got involved.

The November 1985 issue of Salt Magazine features stories on quilting, the wild blueberry barrens of Maine, and music.