A family tradition since 1974, Aryn Markee participates in the annual Miss Shrimp Princess Pageant. Hayley Anson documents the work that Markee puts into the competition.

A family tradition since 1974, Aryn Markee participates in the annual Miss Shrimp Princess Pageant. Hayley Anson documents the work that Markee puts into the competition.

Although Helen Perley has not gone clam digging in a while, she knows how to prepare them. Erin Campbell and Lorraine Kingsbury speak to Perley about the various ways to prepare clams.

As the chief agent for alcohol control in charge of the state of Maine, Henry Weaver experienced different situations with rum running. Keith Euler and others from Salt speak to Weaver about his experiences and stories as a federal officer during the prohibition era.

Pamela Green explores the culture of the Passamaquoddy by talking to students at Lee Academy. Green discusses with the students how their school understands their culture and traditions, allowing them to keep with their identity.

David Gavril captures the work that sea urchin pickers do in Portland.

Through a common threat in the form of cancer, several women meet at St. Bartholemew's Church in Yarmouth to share their stories and struggles regarding breast cancer. Gabrielle Hall speaks to women who attend this support group to learn about their stories.

Salt staff and students collect and retell the stories of people involved with rum running, on both sides of the situation.

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

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

Ayumi Horie captures buyers participating at the Portland Fish Exchange.

Back cover for the October 1986 Salt Magazine.