As one of the best known men in Old Orchard Beach, Clarence Roberts is a city council member who represents a white constituency as a black man. Stephen O. Muskie captures photographs of Roberts.

James C. Curtis writes on the documentary tradition, comparing the work of Salt and the Farm Security Administration in Maine.

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

Pamela Wilson documents the work of Dr. Denise McNitt, a veterinarian for horses.

A longtime friend of Monty Washburn, Mary Turner works and lives on a farm in West Peru. James Jannetti speaks to Turner about her life experiences.

Carl Wilson documents the life of Laurence Lovejoy, a man who lives on a farm in Westbrook, Maine.

A sailmaker for thirty-five years, there is not a sail that gets made in his shop that Nat Wilson has not had a hand in making. Michael Teuteberg captures the craft and the work that Wilson does on his sails.

In an effort to give back to her community, Shannon Wong joined Meals on Wheels after quitting her job. Cait Wilson captures how Wong, who suffers from bipolar disorder, feels stability and strength by driving for Meals on Wheels.

In the city of Portland, the men and women with the Sanitation Department play a crucial role in keeping the city clean. Cait Wilson captures images of workers with the department.

Carl Wilson captures the work of Portland West, a non-profit that offers community outreach to assist individuals with affordable housing.

In order to have equal work places and environments, women should have the opportunity to receive the same training as a man would receive. Vasna Wilson captures how Women Unlimited, a non-profit organization, recruits women interested in non-traditional trade and technical skills training.

Losing their hearing, Kevin and James hatch are trying to cope with the changes. Katie Freddoso documents how the two brothers have begun to interact with the deaf community to help their transition.