Chris City spotlights the lobster industry, speaking to lobstermen and learning about industry regulations, Seal Cove, and lobsters.

As two performers who are at different stages in their musical careers, Gail and Obi are both fiddle players in a community fiddle group based in Portland. Ali Scattergood documents how the two performers weave music into their lives.

Piper Hanson documents the work done by Steve Bunker and Sharon Bondroff at the China Sea Marine Trading Co. in Portland.

In the city of Portland, the men and women with the Sanitation Department play a crucial role in keeping the city clean. Workers with the department speak about their experiences at work and dealing with complaints.

Andres Gonzalez captures 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.

Darrell Goodwin highlights his experiences growing up as a gay man and being a part of the Maine Gay Men's Chorus. Goodwin speaks about being in the navy, experiencing hate for being gay, and his spirituality.

For centuries, males have been the head of congregations for various religions. Melissa Leighty explores how in Maine there are women who have taken on these leadership roles, and despite different religious backgrounds, their perspectives are united by their gender.

Founded by Jake Ryan, the Open Bench Project in Portland is a shared makerspace. Julia Whyel profiles how the makerspace is open to all community members as a tool and resource library to cultivate skill building.

For over 14 years, Lou Alexander has been a crossing guard in Portland and developed a rapport among the students. David Foster captures Lou's life in retirement and his interactions with students.

Rena Kaneko highlights the life of Rebecca Goodale, an author and illustrator who captures the essence of endangered and threatened animals and plants.

Dylan Merriam highlights the work of Christine O'Leary, a comedian from Portland. Merriam discusses O'Leary's performances and how her jokes are created from life experiences.

Back cover for the August 1989 Salt Magazine, with advertisement for Tom's of Maine.