Written as the first chapter to her own book, Ida Allen shares her childhood story about growing up in the woods of Maine.

Standing at four and a half feet tall, Ida Allen can stand up for herself. Anne Gorham documents Allen's life as the daughter of a settler and growing up in the wilderness of Maine.

Cutting fish since he was nine years old, Lamont Allen Sr. has always worked in the fish business. Greg Violette profiles Allen's life and the work that he performs at O'Hara's.

Cutting fish since he was nine years old, Lamont Allen Sr. has always worked in the fish business. Lynn Kippax Jr. and Greg Violette profile Allen's life and the work that he performs at O'Hara's.

Jon Allen discusses how Olin Smith, who has specialized in making horror films, is making a film about a dog aimed at children. Allen highlights how Smith believes in moving away from his typical productions, and having to find revenues for a small film company.

Standing at four and a half feet tall, Ida Allen can stand up for herself. Anne Gorham documents Allen's life as the daughter of a settler and growing up in the wilderness of Maine.

Standing at four and a half feet tall, Ida Allen can stand up for herself. Anne Gorham documents Allen's life as the daughter of a settler and growing up in the wilderness of Maine.

Repairing lamps for over 30 years, Brian Allen believes it's hard to convince the younger generation to pay a little extra to get a lamp repaired. Kelsey Nichols profiles Allen's work as a repairman in South Portland.

Through the outlet of hip-hop, Jason Allen, Fatal-J, is able to cope with the struggles in his life. Kelsie Hardson documents Allen's rough life, and speaks about the therapy hip-hop has in his life.

Friends of Casco Bay, an organization dedicated to improving and protecting the water quality of Casco Bay, is run through the help of volunteers. Marcia Allen highlights the work that these volunteers do for the organization and Casco Bay, and discusses the standards that volunteers must be familar with in order to meet EPA standards.

Driving around to locations in New England to collect grease waste, Maine Standard Biofuels turns used grease into biodiesel. Caitlin Allen highlights the work that Maine Standard Biofuels does to provide a local recycled fuel source, and how the company is still working to secure customers.

Pamela Wood introduces readers to Ida Allen and Arthur Welch, two individuals featured in the June 1975 Salt Magazine.