Paul Sargent covers the personal histories and experiences of Youth Corps members, and discusses the skills that they learned in the program.

Margot Downs highlights the stories and activities of serveral community bands, speaking with band members and the community.

Hard cider is one of New England's oldest fermented beveraged, and the co-owers of Shaksbury Cider in Vermont are attempting to reinvent it by putting the apples first and finding the lost apples of America. Caroline Santinelli documents the work that Shacksbury Cider does in making hard cider that embraces the ripe vinegar and rough earthy flavors disregarded by other makers.

R. Todd Hoffman speaks on the history of Salt's photography and the tradition of documentary photography.

Dedication page for the June 1976 Bicentennial Salt Magazine.

Willie and Elizabeth Ames both come from lobstering families, growing up as island people. Anne Pierter documents the lives of the Ames' with regard to lobstering and island life.

Dottie O'Keefe visits Walter Stinson, a resident of Swan's Island to learn about his life. Stinson speaks about his work as a fisherman and working in a factory.

In the Jonesport-Beals Island area, one man has fished more years than most. Andrea Downs and Cindy Pinkham speak to Sam Polk about his love for the sea.

Willie and Elizabeth Ames both come from lobstering families, growing up as island people. Anne Pierter documents the lives of the Ames' with regard to lobstering and island life.

Six nights out of the week boxers of all skill levels come to the Portland Boxing Club to train and fight. Ethan Anderson speaks with the fighters to learn about their boxing careers and aspirations.

Owner of a barbershop in Portland, Danny Mardigian shares his life story and experiences.

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