Finding ways for prison inmates to give back to society while incarcerated is a difficult task, but the Pups in Prison Program at the Downeast Correctional Institute does just that. Lynnette Harper explores how the program allows inmates to train service dogs while they serve their prison sentence.

Drawing from personal experiences, Janine Clarke discusses what the camps of Cold Stream Pond mean to her. She looks at the lives and histories of the people who own these camps, and how their family histories are shaped by them.

Emelia Wallace spends most of her time stenciling trays and antique chairs. E.J. Blake speaks to Wallace about her hobby and the work that goes into stenciling.

A different side of the history of South Berwick is explored through the experiences of women activists in the town. Jenny Meagher speaks with serveral women to share their stories about South Berwick and activism.

Andrew Harsig visits the Old Town Canoe Company to document the creation of traditional wooden canoes.

Martha McNey takes a trip with Casey Stender on his boat, the Petra Anne, to document his work as a fisherman.

A lobsterman for over 40 years, Stilly Griffin hauls traps from his boat, the Lorraine E. Herbert Baum III and Kristy Bunnell capture Griffin's story of working as a lobsterman.

The Custom House Wharf in Portland serves as a major hub for the local fish business. Catherine Olender discusses various topics, from the politics of the wharf to local family businesses.

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.

Table of contents for November 1984 Salt Magazine.

Table of contents for December 1997 Salt Magazine.

Introduction to the second half of the magazine, which covers topics related to Swan's Island.