Shana Berger explores the intricacies of the fishing industry in Maine, speaking to fishermen about their experiences and work.

Introduction to articles in this issue of Salt Magazine.

As a fisherman who sailed off of sailing vessels in the early 1900's, Kenneth Hutchins has many stories about the old days of fishing. Fran Ober speaks to Hutchins about his experiences sailing in the early 1900's.

Harvey Bixby is a skilled artisan who builds stone walls. Mark Serreze visits Bixby to learn about his craft and the work that goes into it.

For generations, Bessie Swain has taught individuals in New England how to weave. Heather Walker speaks to Swain about her craft.

Marrying into the lobster industry, Julie Eaton is not a lobsterwoman, but a lobsterman. Aubrey White highlights the work that Eaton does for the lobster industry.

Unlike other Catholic religious orders in Maine, the Sister of the Precious Blood are a cloistered group. Mary Pope explores the daily lives of the sisters whose whole world exists within the Monastery of the Precious Blood in Portland.

Pamela Wood documents the history of Water Street in Eastport. Wood speaks to locals about the activity on the street.

Table of contents for August 1993 Salt Magazine.

On the mud flats of the Kennebunk River lies a building that has come to represent the tides and fortunes of Salt. Pamela Wood documents the active learning that Salt students do and the energy of the craftsmen who train the students.

Heading to Arundel to hear old time democracy, Valerie Gould and Anne Pierter go to a town meeting. Gould and Pierter document the meeting and the issues that were discussed.

While Salt students were visiting Monty Washburn to learn about fiddleheads, Washburn also covered the topic of whistle making. Mark DeTeso documents the whistle making process as explained by Washburn.