David Kingdon documents the lives of burn survivors and their experiences through rehabilitation.

Dropped as a child, John Lee was left blind. Marshall Clarke documents how Lee does not let his blindness stand in his way to enjoy his life to the fullest.

While Portland is heralded as a city that is too good to be true, Maria Hazen explored the other side of the story. Hazen documents the lives of individuals who are struggling to get off the streets.

In the northwestern part of Maine, Russell Kennedy has trapped about 250 bears. Anne Pierter speaks to Kennedy about hunting and how he traps.

During the winter at Biddeford Pool, one of the few boats in the wharf is the De-Dee-Mae, a lobstering boat. Herb Baum and others document the work Marshall Alexander does a lobsterman during the winter.

Within the Salt building at the mouth of the Kennebec River, a variety of youth training programs are held. Sheryl Lane highlights the work that the Salt Coast Youth Program does with boat building, farming, and media arts.

Karen Gelardi and others explore how the islands off Cape Porpoise have retained their gemlike beauty.

Staff, contributors, trustees, and academic board members are listed.

Table of contents for February 1977 Salt Magazine.

Jessica Misslin highlights the history of Peabody House in Portland and lives of its residents. These individuals live with HIV/AIDS and are offered place to stay and call home.

Sarah Earle highlights the life of Krista Dorr, who grew up in the foster care system. Earle speaks to Dorr about growing up in foster homes and being adopted by her teacher, Chris Beal.

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