A key staple to fishing is bait, and in Maine there are individuals who practice wormdigging. Jennifer Dowell speaks with some of these men and learns about capturing and dealing bait.

For over twenty years, the Community Television Network has given the community a way to broadcast their content through public access. Molly Finnagan highlights the history of the Community Television Network and discusses the varying kinds of programs that air on the network.

Communities can be bound together by a number of reasons, and for the community in Munjoy Hill, the restoration of St. Lawrence Church brought back a sense of community. Pam Carter discusses the restoration efforts of the community and details the project.

Kirk Torregrossa documents the lives of members of the Southern Maine Association of Kinksters. Contains adult content.

Barbershops are social places with a crowd of regulars. Zena Calhoun captures images inside two barbershops to highlight the culture within a barbershop.

Living as homesteaders, families push for the importance of food growth, and instilling those values into their children. Rachel Hurn speaks to two homesteading families about their beliefs regarding food and living off the land.

In towns of any size it is valuable to have a working fire department in case of emergencies. Amanda Cross discusses the daily lives of firefighters who work for the Acton Volunteer Fire Department and their experiences being firemen.

Anni Clark, a Maine-based musician, has been writing and performing music since the late 1970’s. Somewhere along the way, though, Anni stopped putting out songs—Her last studio album was released over 18 years ago. But, that all changed this May. Music Credits: “Bill Shepard’s Van” by Anni Clark “Indian summer” by Anni Clark

Front cover for the December 1977 Salt Magazine.

Back cover for the December 1977 Salt Magazine.

River drivers speak about their experiences doing their work during the winter months.

For over twenty years, the Community Television Network has given the community a way to broadcast their content through public access. Molly Finnagan highlights the history of the Community Television Network and discusses the varying kinds of programs that air on the network.