Richard Forbes discusses the lives of people who live freely off of the waste of others, based on his own experiences. Forbes speaks about dumpster diving for resources and the kinds of things he finds.

This piece investigates the browntail moth outbreak in Maine, specifically focused on the impact in Camden Hills State Park. Alongside the reporter, dive into the moth’s origins, their effects on both people and the environment, and the role climate change plays in their spread.

For Rochelle, diving into the ocean is like entering another world: a world where she feels safe. Exploring themes of LGBTIQ+ identity and mental health, “The Diver'' is about a young woman coming to terms with her past by redefining the marks on her skin. [TW: self-harm]

Table of contents for September 1994 Salt Magazine.

Aracelis Girmay documents the life of Jeff Jellis, and how he deals with the reality of having the AIDS virus. Girmay discusses the Jellis' family life and the treatments that Jeff has to undergo.

For the town of Eastport, the Fourth of July offers a chance to celebrate being Eastport. Hugh French looks at how the Fourth brings the community together.

In the process of cracking open sea urchins, David Gavril observes two men looking for roe.

In Portland, the sea urchin industry represents an opportunity for individuals of all backgrounds to have a job working on the waterfront. David Gavril and others capture how lucrative this business is for individuals in Portland.

Salt Magazine speaks to Bill Cursinger, a professional photographer, about his new book, Extreme Nature.

In the town of Richmond the last remnants of its Russian colony is disappearing, but the parishioners of Saint Alexander Nevsky Church continue to instill new life into ancient traditions. Elizabeth Peck speaks to members of the Russian colony to learn about their experiences and traditional Russian practices.

Sean Kelly is a metal detectorist and a scuba diver. He became aware of ring finder by way of watching Youtube videos and eventually finding out about a website called theringfinders.com. He has since recovered more than 15 lost rings or precious items for folks throughout the northeast. In this story, Sean meets Matt Smith. Matt’s ring is somewhere laying somewhere at the bottom of Hopkins Pond. Can Sean return the ring to Matt and Amy?

Eliza Wilmerding explores the fishing business within the Stonington community. Wilmerding speaks to fishermen to learn about fishing industry throughout the year.