During the winter at Biddeford Pool, one of the few boats in the wharf is the De-Dee-Mae, a lobstering boat. Herb Baum and others document the work Marshall Alexander does a lobsterman during the winter.

At the age of 85, Lucy Heywood is writing her life story and reflecting on her experiences. Ben Buddig documents how Heywood speaks about the good times in her life, and the challenges she fought through.

On a journey to get out of homelessness, Scott Adams had a rough upbringing but it attempting to make his life better. Ben Buddig documents Adams' life dealing with alcohol and homelessness, and his attempt to get out of poverty.

Two friends who collect trash find ways to keep the job interesting. Thalassa Raasch documents the work that Steve Coombs and Ben Young do and their friendship together.

Although the city of Portland has legalized marijuana for recreational uses, there remains a debate between the city ordinance legalizing the drug and the state and federal law in Maine. Ben Buddig investigates how law enforcement in Portland plans to continuing enforcing the law, and the fight to have marijuana legalized statewide.

During the winter at Biddeford Pool, one of the few boats in the wharf is the De-Dee-Mae, a lobstering boat. Herb Baum and others document the work Marshall Alexander does a lobsterman during the winter.

At Cappy's Chowder House in Camden, many taxidermied animals are hanging on the wall, but owning one particular bird caused David Robichaud to break the law. Kala Hoke documents the regulations regarding wildlife protection and how people in Camden rallied behind Alexander, the bird at Cappy's.

For over 14 years, Lou Alexander has been a crossing guard in Portland and developed a rapport among the students. David Foster captures Lou's life in retirement and his interactions with students.

Dedication page for the January 1974 Salt Magazine.

Although not in practice anymore, trawling is a fishing method that is highly valued by people in fishing communities. Maureen Campbell and others document how this fishing method was practiced and the experiences fishermen had while on the job.

During the winter at Biddeford Pool, one of the few boats in the wharf is the De-Dee-Mae, a lobstering boat. Seth Hanson and others document the work Marshall Alexander does a lobsterman during the winter.

Paul Harrison highlights the work of groundfisherman in Maine, documenting their histories, daily lives, and the groundfishing industry.