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.

On Swan's Island, five and a half miles off the coast of Maine, residents live a peaceful and isolated life. Herbert Baum III reports on the way of life for the people of Swan's Island, speaking to some of the oldest members of the community.

Out at Wood Island at four in the morning, Lester Orcutt is ready to start his daily routine of dragging. Herbert Baum III joins Orcutt has he drags to learn about this fishing method and the work draggers perform.

Table of contents for February 1977 Salt Magazine.

Caroline Hirsh documents the lives of seven women who work on the waterfront. She discusses their jobs and how their businesses were started.

In Portland, the sea urchin industry represents an opportunity for individuals of all backgrounds to have a job working on the waterfront. Joan Amory explores how lucrative this business is for individuals in Portland.

Table of contents for April 1974 Salt Magazine.

List of back issues and books from Salt.

Table of contents for December 1978 Salt Magazine.

List of Salt Magazines and their covers.

Back cover for Maine: A Peopled Landscape.

The Custom House Wharf in Portland serves as a major hub for the local fish business. Catherine Olender discusses various topics, from the politics of the wharf to local family businesses.