In order to understand the art of ice fishing, Steve Bragdon visited Don Shaw and his ice shack. Bragdon documents the work Shaw does in his shack in order to ice fish and the methods he uses.

Sailmakers by trade, Don and Clarence Hale create sails in their sailmaking shop in Sargentville. Anne Gorham and Anne Pierter documents the work that goes into creating the perfect sail.

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

Curious about a man known for his uniqueness, Salt students visit Arthur Welch of Cape Porpoise. Richard Merrill and other Salt students speak to Welch about his personal life.

Ronen Trincher captures images of the shrimping industry in Maine.

One man from Peaks Island speaks about his life on the island and how it brings his family closer together. Dana Crawford captures how Mark Green and his family started the first sustainable oyster farming operation in Maine.

As a direct descendant of Barney Beal, Avery Kelley is known for his ability to tell stories. Jill Harvey speaks to Kelley about being Beal Island's storyteller.

Scott Sell documents the work of Bob and Helene Quinn, owners and caretakers of Eagle Island. Sell speaks to the Quinns about all of the work they do on the island to keep up with repairs as old age catches up to them.

Table of contents for August 1979 Salt Magazine.

Working as a fillet cutter at O'Hara's in Rockland, Norman Collins believes the secret to getting ahead is having drive. Robin McGahey offers a profile on Collins' work.

On her farm under the shadow of the White Mountains, Helen Perley raises animals. Val Gould and Elizabeth Tanner document the work Perley does on her farm with animals.

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.