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.

Paul Harrison highlights the work of groundfisherman in Maine, documenting their histories, daily lives, and the groundfishing industry.

Matthew Belson discusses the activity of dog sledding and the dogs that are bred for the sport.

In Salt's first guest article, John E. Chaisson writes about his childhood days in the Maine woods.

Picking up tuna fishing in his early 30s, Ken Hutchins knows tuna like he was one. Betsey Robinson documents his work as a tuna fisherman and the equipment he uses.

After 40 years as a public health nurse, Alice Gibson shares her experiences. Ruth Kadra speaks to Gibson about working in public health and being involved in Kennebunk.

John Affleck highlights the life of Roland Watier, a member of the Council of Men. Affleck discusses Watier's storytelling and his role within the Council of Men.

Tonee Harbert documents a day at work for employees at the L.L. Bean Telemarketing Center.

The nation's last sardine cannery closed this spring in Gouldsboro Maine. As Gouldsboro prepared to join the long list of former cannery towns, one man saw his community at risk of losing not only jobs, but the last link to a natural resource that belongs to the people of Maine. In the months leading up to the closure, J Holt followed the story.

In Maine, souring clock faces are part of a still living tradition of public clocks. Lynn Kippax Jr. and Robert Warner capture how these clocks are still in use by communities.

Joseph Lee documents the activity on the Old Orchard Beach Pier.

Title page to new section of magazine, with a quote on factory work.