The June 1976 issue of Salt Magazine features stories on island communities, crafting with seashells, and boat building.

The August 1978 issue of Salt Magazine features stories on forestry, making paddles, and boat building.

The August 1979 issue of Salt Magazine features stories on boat building, fishermen, and Indian culture.

The Salt 2004-2005 issue of Salt Magazine features stories on train conductors, mussel farming, and boat restoration.

One man from Peaks Island speaks about his life on the island and how it brings his family closer together.

After passing away, the spirit of Hasket Hildreth lives on in the boat that he created, Frances. Kelly Shetron documents how the boat is still used, and the impact Hasket had on the lives of those who work on Frances.

Living on a boat allows individuals to live a different lifestyle, without the ease of basic amenities. Kerry Ensinger highlights the lives of individuals who live on their boats in the Portland Marina.

Deciding that work in corporate business is not for him, Richard Profenno has decided to sail away and become a live aboard. Penn Chan profiles the choice Profenno has made to live on his boat.

A character piece on Alex Hadden, a wooden boat builder who has been operating out of Georgetown, Maine for nearly forty years.

As the Cushing Island caretaker, Danny Lapointe takes care of the seasonal cottages through the winter. He also keeps busy clearing snow and maintaining docks and equipment through the winter storms.

Living on a boat allows individuals to live a different lifestyle. Olga Kreimer profiles the life of Jack Marrie, who is docked in Portland for the winter in his sailboat.

For the Cottrell family in Searsport, wooden boatbuilding as become a family tradition. Sara Quinn profiles how one father and son duo craft different kinds of wooden boats in their workshop.