R. Todd Hoffman and Kerry Dakin meet with Herman Butler of Brunswick, Maine to learn about his experiences.

Tim Greenway documents the life of Stephen Carey, a surveyor at Bath Iron Works.

Lisa Plihcik captures images of sculptors who attempt to make livings off of their artwork.

Katherine Gnecco captures a photograph of Paul Schipper throwing a snowball.

Shane Prosser documents the life and daily activities of Debi Claffie and her family on their farm.

Jamie Giambrone documents Valerie's home birth and assistance from her midwives. Contains nudity.

Jennifer Whitney captures the life of Rebecca Goodale, an author and illustrator who captures the essence of endangered and threatened animals and plants.

For nearly 20 years Joanne Millay has adopted international children with varying disabilities. Elizabeth Bailey captures the life and work of Millary.

In the town of Searsport, one of the country's largest natural gas companies intends to build an expansive propane storage facility. Diane Sterberg investigates how the local residents gave enough support due to promises of economic prosperity, despite opponents of the project feeling deceived about the integrity of the process.

Bios of the contributors to the December 1988 Salt Magazine.

Willie and Elizabeth Ames both come from lobstering families, growing up as island people. Anne Pierter documents the lives of the Ames' with regard to lobstering and island life.

Volunteering to care for the dead in Portland's Jewish community, Sheera LaBelle performs the ancient ritual of Tahara. Jess Winter speaks to LaBella about following traditional Jewish practices for burials.