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At the invitation of Down East Magazine, Salt documented Christmas memories from an older generation.

Anne Glickman speaks to Sarah Nichols about her passion for and experiences flying in hot air balloons.

A rare breed of sled dog, the Chinook bred only numbers in the hundreds. Annick Shen captures images of dog owners who are passionate about their Chinooks.

Liza Buchbinder investigates the mental health system in Maine, speaking with caretakers and visting the Augusta Mental Health Institute.

In the middle of a nostalgic pop movement, Salt visits diners throughout Maine to see how they are being revived.

For the sea urchin industry, a rough economy is causing tensions to grow between government regulators and sea urchin fishermen. Meghan Daniels explores how the Department of Marine Resources and sea urchin fishermen are encountering issues regarding regulations on how many days are set for urchin fishing a year.

Front cover for the Salt Book.

George Lewis and Salt students attempt to uncover why people have the desire to go to shopping malls and spend their money.

Heading down to the wharf at three o'clock in the morning, Herbert Baum is ready to learn about lobstering from his father and Dave Burnham. Baum documents the work that lobsterman do on their boats and how they got into the business.

The Custom House Wharf in Portland serves as a major hub for the local fish business. Sharon Mayer captures various areas of the wharf.

Melissa Hale speaks to war veterans about their lives and experiences in combat.