Bios of the contributors to the April 1997 Salt Magazine, with information on this issue.

As a place for truckers to get some rest and eat, Dysart's provides everything they need. Tracy Timlin speaks to truckers about their experiences on the road.

From a shop in Portland, Jonathan Cooper crafts violins. Kimberlee Poole profiles Cooper's work on violins and the efforts of his artisans.

John Basile speaks to baby boomers who are attending the Bird Toucan Lounge to dance to music from their youth.

Short entries with Salt updates.

Introduction to articles in this issue of Salt Magazine.

Guide to help people find important places to eat in Maine.

Hannah Fox captures a photograph of Slim Andrews tuning his guitar at the American Legion in Westbrook, Maine.

Brandan Haskins explores the world of musicians who perform traditional music. Haskins speaks to musicians about the traditions that they carry and their performances.

Within one block of Congress Street lives two ballroom dance studios, usually filled with couples learning how to dance. Rachel Garber speaks with couples at these studios to learn about their passion for dancing.

Within one block of Congress Street lives two ballroom dance studios, usually filled with couples learning how to dance. Shannon Burkert captures images of couples at these studios to show their passion for dancing.

Barbershops are social places with a crowd of regulars. Julia Mickenberg takes readers inside two barbershops to highlight the culture within a barbershop.