As Maine's largest myth, the Great North Woods provides questions about the Woods of today and tomorrow. Lynn Kippax Jr. and Nancy Jesser explore which of these myths will survive over time.

Inside front cover for the August 1985 Salt Magazine with masthead.

Living in the home that his father built on Swan's Island, Basil Joyce sees his life as an island on its own. Janice Coyne and Lynn Kippax, Jr. speak to Joyce about life on the island.

Within the blueberry barrens, many different types of individuals help to complete the blueberry harvest. Lynn Kippax Jr. captures images of these individuals to see what the harvest means to them and what they see for the future.

In the Jonesport-Beals Island area, one man has fished more years than most. Lynn Kippax, Jr., Andrea Downs and Cindy Pinkham speak to Sam Polk about his love for the sea.

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.

On the mud flats of the Kennebunk River lies a building that has come to represent the tides and fortunes of Salt. Lynn Kippax, Jr. and Pamela Wood document the active learning that Salt students do and the energy of the craftsmen who train the students.

Rosemary Elliott speaks to John Gaskill of Portland about his personal history. Gaskill shares his story of a black boy with a mind of his own growing up in Portland, while Lynn Kippax Jr. captures images.

The two sons of Madas Sapiel who live and work on Indian Island represent the two divergent ways of thinking among the Penobscots about their future. Lynn Kippax Jr. and Sheryl Lane speak to Frances Glossian about his lifestyle.

As the binding spirit that brings her family together, Antoinette Bernier sees the importance of having patience with her large family. Lynn Kippax Jr. and Pamela Wood visit Bernier to speak about her family history and making bread.

As the son of a hard working immigrant, John Anagnostis wanted to be a teacher from a young age. Lynn Kippax Jr. and Lisa Palas highlights Anagnostis' journey to get an education and how his father made those opportunities available to him.

Lynn Kippax Jr. captures an image of women working at the Port Clyde sardine factory packing sardines.