Emily Funkhouser highlights the work of boat builders and boat restorers at the Brooklin Boatyard in Brooklin, Maine. Funhouser speaks to carpenters about their experiences and the building process.

Tonee Harbert captures the street scenes on Tyng and Tate Streets in Portland.

Ronen Trincher captures images of the shrimping industry in Maine.

Within the blueberry barrens, many different types of individuals help to complete the blueberry harvest. Pamela Wood speaks to these individuals to see what the harvest means to them and what they see for the future.

Despite the outrage from fishermen, sea farmers are fencing off sections of coastal bottom. George Carey documents the controversy between mussel growers and lobstermen.

Carla Neufeldt speaks to Tom Nunes, a toll collector, about his experiences working in a toll booth, and how he makes his job interesting.

Six nights out of the week boxers of all skill levels come to the Portland Boxing Club to train and fight. Ethan Anderson speaks with the fighters to learn about their boxing careers and aspirations.

Carl Haycock and Sheryl Lane meet with Helen Perley of Pine Point to speak about the old days, her animals, and personal philosophies.

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

Six nights out of the week boxers of all skill levels come to the Portland Boxing Club to train and fight. Ethan Anderson speaks with the fighters to learn about their boxing careers and aspirations.

As Portland becomes more suburban, Peaks Island has experienced waves of change. Harry Brown documents how the community of people have little in common except the ferry commute they make and their liking for Peaks Island.

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