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

In the city of East Kingston in New Hampshire, George and Roy Cole cut trees at their sawmill. Greg Violette documents the Cole's work on trees and the precision that goes into their work.

Bios of the contributors to the December 1995 Salt Magazine.

For the past few years, William Whorf has taken up the hobby of repairing and restoring ship models. Martha Truscott and others speak to Whorf about his hobby and the intricate work that goes into it.

With one room schools falling into obscurity, Salt travels to Cliff Island to investigate if these schools serve a need in today's world.

Michael Beckman highlights the work of Lifeflight of Maine, a critical care helicopter transport service. Beckman speaks to a pilot and crew members about their experiences helping critical care patients.

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

Dawn Kolpin discusses the sport of sea duck hunting, speaking with experienced hunters and learning about hunting ethics, tricks, and safety.

When Lodie Jeglosky went to visit Cecil Benson to do a story on blacksmithing, she found another story. Jeglosky speaks to Benson's wife about growing up without heat.

Column by Thomas Bradbury on the native Mainer's attitude towards party going.

Short write ups on commuting in Maine, barbershop economics, and the expansion of Bath Iron Works.

Pamela Wood recounts a story Salt did on Kathy Hegarty in 1986, and how they want to add their voice to protests surrounding her death.