Pamela Wood offers an introduction to readers for this double issue, that touches on the continuity of work, continuing harvest of land, and making of things.

A man with many stories, Wilfred Grendell shares a story about collecting rocks. Seth Hanson documents how Grendell uses his rocks to build things around his home.

In Turner, Maine, farmers are known for their competitiveness. Jim Daniels captures the lives of farmers and farm life in Turner.

In an effort to rebuild the ecosystem of the Penobscot River, a partnership was formed between the Penobscot Nation, industry, federal and state governments, and conservation groups. Larissa Curlik highlights the work that has been to restore the fish life of the river.

In Portland, the sea urchin industry represents an opportunity for individuals of all backgrounds to have a job working on the waterfront. Joan Amory explores how lucrative this business is for individuals in Portland.

Susanna Robbins documents the various way individuals in Portland celebrate and prepare for the Fourth of July.

In Portland, the Maine Time Dollar Network allows community members to perform various services for each other that is bringing the community closer together. Stephanie Congdon explores how this network works and discusses how services are traded.

As the Irish continue to flee from the crofts of western Ireland and civil war in northern Ireland, the Irish community grows in Portland. Tonee Harbert captures the lives of individuals within the Portland Irish community.

Adam Jones discusses his job as a worm digger, and the difficulties he faces with finances.

C. Stewart Doty speaks on the history of documentary photography in Maine, and how photographs can be used to tell us things about Maine's history.

List of donors to the Salt Institute.

Short write ups on going out east and the new Maine license plate.