Noreen Hogan takes a photograph of Marian Vear and her male co-workers at Bath Iron Works.

With no work to do for the day at the fish plant, Frances Miller shares her story about living in Eastport and working at the plant.

Lynn Kippax Jr. captures Moses Pike in action as he removes cases of packed sardines from the steam report at the Port Clyde sardine factory.

The December 1978 issue of Salt Magazine features stories on factory workers, island life, and forestry.

At the bottom of Sebasticook Valley lies the town of Dexter, a town that has seen the lose of a large number of jobs. Carrie Kilman investigates how the lose of shoe production jobs in Dexter has affected the livelihoods of its residents and the community.

Hillary Berliner documents the lives of migrant workers from Honduras who work in forestry, known as brushcutters. Berliner learns about the work that these workers performer in the forestry industry and discusses their personal stories.

At the bottom of Sebasticook Valley lies the town of Dexter, a town that has seen the lose of a large number of jobs. Carrie Kilman investigates how the lose of shoe production jobs in Dexter has affected the livelihoods of its residents and the community.

As a social worker, Maurice Geoffroy sees people from all backgrounds and with varying situations. Salt follows Geoffroy around as he visits the elderly, welfare mothers, people laid off, and others.

Kristin Atwell documents the lives of migrant workers from Mexico to the Philippines who come to Maine to harvest acres of broccoli. She explores how these newcomers to the Aroostook community brought forth interest, as well as some difficulties.

Kristin Atwell documents the lives of migrant workers from Mexico to the Philippines who come to Maine to harvest acres of broccoli. She explores how these newcomers to the Aroostook community brought forth interest, as well as some difficulties.

At O'Hara's in Rockland, cutting fish is a family affair. Lynn Kippax, Jr. and Sheryl Lane speak to Lamont Allen, Sr. about his experience cutting fish and the cutting process.

At Little River Apparel Factory, individuals with disabilities are given opportunities for work. Kelsey Nichols documents how the AbilityOne program functions at the factory and how advocates for disability rights want all places to offer employment equally.