Chris Agee documents the lives of surfers who go out into Maine's waters during the winter.

Chris Korzen highlights the work and life of Larch Hanson, the owner of a seaweed harvesting company. Hanson discusses his work, family, and spirituality.

Six nights out of the week boxers of all skill levels come to the Portland Boxing Club to train and fight. Chris Ruder captures images of the fighters.

Chris Korzen speaks to surfers at Higgins Beach who come out to surf during the summer and winter. The surfers speak about the surf culture and the rising number of surfers in the area.

In Vermont, the Intervale Center supports community food systems by expanding local food markets and increasing farmer's incomes. Chris Remington investigates how the Center has faced challenges and questions if the organization can act as a model for the future of local food.

Chris Balzer is a horologist who restores antique timepieces of all sizes. Mimi Schiffman captures Balzer's work as a clock restorer.

Having moved to Maine over a decade ago to keep his family safe from civil war in Somali, Dr. Said Mohammed wants his children to be well educated and help the Somali people. Chris Remington profiles how Dr. Mohammed wants the best lives for his daughters.

Crafting canoe paddles from his own design, Monty Washburn creates lightweight paddles of varying materials. Chris Adelhardt and others highlight Washburn's work as a paddle maker.

Bios of the contributors to the December 1997 Salt Magazine, with information on this issue.

In order to treat his PTSD, Ryan Being was prescribed a long list of drugs and medicines that had negative effects on him, until he began using medical marijuana. Chris Remington documents how medical marijuana changed Being's life for the better, and highlights how Veterans Affairs are struggling to manage patients who use medical marijuana.

Chris Balzer is a horologist who restores antique timepieces of all sizes. Balzer highlights his work as a clock restorer and the importance of always learning more about clocks.

Having moved to Maine over a decade ago to keep his family safe from civil war in Somali, Dr. Said Mohammed still envisions a Somalia that is free from religious factions and is fair for everyone. Chris Remington documents the political work that Dr. Mohammed has done for Somalia, and speaks about his political campaign for President of Somalia.