For about 17 years, Arthur Fretwell has been crafting all sorts of works of art, from boats to lighthouses. Herb Baum visits Fretwell to speak about him coming to the United States from England and his crafting hobby.

In the town of Searsport, one of the country's largest natural gas companies intends to build an expansive propane storage facility. Diane Sterberg highlights the fear that Brenda Liston feels towards the facility moving into her hometown.

The Sudanese Community Association of Maine hosts events geared towards showing their children the importance of education and going to school. Anna Mackenzie Weaver captures the work of Matthew Kongo, president of the Sudanese Community Association of Maine.

Going to a motel at a young age to buy beer, Wayne Broderick's life changed forever. Rita Puskas documents how Broderick's experience being raped made him feel unmasculine, which moved him towards crossdressing.

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.

A practitioner of yoga and dance, Elaine McGillicuddy expresses her spirituality through different forms. Renee LaLone highlights the life of McGillicuddy by learning about her lifestyle and practices.

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.

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

Inside back cover for the December 1983 Salt Magazine giving thanks to charter members.

As the Executive Director of Lowell's Boat Shop in Amesbury, Massachusetts, Graham McKay is working towards preserving the craft of traditional boat building. Caroline Santinelli documents the work that McKay puts into his boat building business and his efforts to educate the students.

Wade Tucker highlights the lives of parking lot attendants and the variety of situations they deal with on a daily basis.

For individuals in Maine that live with Down syndrome, the STRIVE University offers a program geared toward giving individuals secondary education and employment opportunities. Anne Phillips captures how the students at STRIVE University cope with being on their own and their experiences.