Out at Wood Island at four in the morning, Lester Orcutt is ready to start his daily routine of dragging. Herbert Baum III joins Orcutt has he drags to learn about this fishing method and the work draggers perform.

Fascinated by the visual representation of stories through tattoos, Cyndi Lou Pappenfus uses tattooing as a way to give people closure for life-changing events. Luke Madden captures the work that Cyndi Lou does for people who have survived cancer and drug addictions.

Christine Youngberg captures the services provided by Youth and Family Outreach in Portland, which supports youths who are living on the street.

Picking up tuna fishing in his early 30s, Ken Hutchins knows tuna like he was one. Betsey Robinson documents his work as a tuna fisherman and the equipment he uses.

Brendan Haskins recounts the life of Rita Prout-Farley, the owner of a vintage clothing store in Portland. Rita discusses her business and the obstacles she had to overcome.

The fear of deportation is a daily reality that many people in the migrant community face in Maine, as half of the migrant work force is in Maine illegally. Maisie Crow captures the life of one family who migrating to Maine.

Angela Woolridge captures images of customers shopping and browsing in second hand stores in Portland.

As a group project, members of Salt document the topics of river driving, logging, and cooking for loggers.

Kristen Hill captures the lives of four women who work and do business around the wharf.

Sarah Reynolds highlights the life of Sam Eaton, an 89 year old lobsterman who fishes off a boat he built in the 1940s. Eaton discusses his health, his inability to swim, and his passion for lobstering.

Inside front cover for the December 1997 Salt Magazine with an advertisement for the Salt website.

Encountering a rough time, the Portland Improv Experience continues to put on shows as the dynamic of the group changes. Sarah Delia documents the work that the improv group does to prepare for shows despite their struggles and the need to find a permanent practice space.