Despite social and economic changes, workers at the Rancourt factory in Lewiston continue the traditional craft of shoemaking. Heidi Sistare documents the work that is done at the factory and the importance of working at the shoe factory.

As the lighthouse keeper at Goat Island, Martin Cain has to live a secluded life. Jeffrey Bonney documents Cain's daily problems, routines, and experiences in running a lighthouse.

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William Ibelle explores how three generations of Penobscot Indians are searching through their experiences to define what it means to be a Penobscot living in today's work.

In order to understand how gill netting works, Keith Euler took a trip with Herbert Hutchins out to sea. Euler documents the work Hutchins does with gill nets and how he sticks with netting year round.

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After several hours of preparation, 12 Salt students were guided by Reid Chapman on making apple cider the old fashioned way. Ann Bath and others document the process Chapman goes through to make his cider.

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In 1962, Almon Williams began raising sheeps. Elizabeth Tanner speaks to Williams about raising sheeps and taking care of them.

At the age of 15, Grover Morrison began a logging career. Morrison shares experiences and happenings from his 52 year career in the logging business.

Inside front cover for the July 1984 Salt Magazine, with issue information.

Seeking a sense of community and with a desire to not live alone, Kaler-Vaill offers widowed women a place to live and convene together. Ellington Miller speaks to women at Jaler-Vaill about their experiences and their lives.