Introduction to articles in this issue of Salt magazine on the topic of what it means to be a Mainer, and the displacement of Maine people.

When Fran Ober learned how expensive cottage cheese was, she decided to speak to her grandmother, Eleanor Nedeau about how it is made. Ober documents the process of making cottage cheese.

Anne Gorham documents the process of making cottage cheese.

Getting up at 5 o'clock every morning for the past two summers, Anne Pierter is a bait girl on a lobster boat. Anne Pierter documents her experience working on a lobster boat.

As the wives of fishermen, four women share their stories. Rachel Brochu and others speak to the four wives to learn about unique experiences.

Pamela Wood introduces readers to the topic of poverty, which is the focus of this issue of Salt Magazine.

With a curiosity for what Gooch's Beach was like 250 years ago, Timm White and Mark Ruest set out to find someone who could tell him about the history of the beach. Mark Ruest captures images of Gooch's Beach.

As a collector of old bottles, Ted Towne believes that there is history in each bottle. Paul Jackson speaks to Towne about his hobby and how each bottle represents something new.

Stephen O. Muskie profiles the work fisherman do on the rapids of the Mousam River to catch fish.

As a master boat builder, Herb Baum, Sr. understands the intricacies of building a boat. Anne Gorham, Herb Baum III and others document the work that goes into designing and building a boat.

As the Baby Boomer generation ages, the percent of Maine drivers who are senior citizens grows. Leslie Chang documents how elderly drivers attempt to work on driver safety, and speaks about alternatives to driving.

At the age of 86, the Furbish twins, Ethel and Edie, have many interesting stories from their childhoods. Anne Gorham and Sherri Jones speak to the twins about their experiences.