The August 1985 issue of Salt Magazine features stories on working in a parking lot, shepherding, and lobstering.

With a quote on fisherman in hand, Greg Violette decided to speak to fisherman around Cape Porpoise and Kennebunkport. Violette discusses superstitions that fisherman may have and how it shapes their experiences.

Although country music generally finds more popularity in the south, the country music scene in Maine has a large following. From radio to organizations, Elyssa East looks at how country music plays a role in certain communities of Maine.

Cullen Schneider documents the work done by lobstermen in Stonington.

There was a time when Maine was marketed as a landscape for escape, known as vacationland. Brett Jenks explores how Maine is now marketed as "The Way Life Should Be."

Illustrations depicting the different variations of the Maine license plate.

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

Pam Bonaguide captures a photograph of Steve Bretell and his dog as they prepare for sea duck hunting.

Table of Contents for the Salt Book.

In the waters of Northeastern Maine, there is a dispute of the use of the waters between American and Canadian fishermen. Kala Hoke highlights the history of the dispute between the two fishing communities, and how both sides are fighting for ownership of Machias Seal Island.

Table of contents for January 1974 Salt Magazine.

George Lewis, sociologist and Maine native, explains why we are creatures of the culture that we create and consume.