Solo sailor Peter Metcalfe aboard Kessel, somewhere deep in the Pacific, and even farther from the life he left behind. Courtesy Peter Metcalfe Solo ocean crossings exist in a strange territory ...

In a ribbon cutting event held on Sept. 19, the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park showed off its new education center. The Larry Gordon Outdoor Education Center is the first phase of a project ...

Nathan Patel, 12, tossed a ring buoy to rescue a couple who were struggling in the water, during a summer vacation.

Residents of East Penn Township brought forward concerns about a homeless encampment on East Lizard Creek Road at the September supervisors meeting on Tuesday. The encampment, which residents say has ...

An Eagle Scout Court of Honor was recently celebrated for Ralph Mueller. Ralphie officially earned the rank of Eagle Scout on May 22 at just 13 years old, significantly younger than the average Eagle ...

Visitors check out the interior of the newly renovated Welcome Cabin at the Larry Gordon Education Center. An open house takes place there 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20. It's located at 80 ...

Life Scout Andrew Pentel planned and built a gaga pit at Bergan Catholic Elementary School as part of becoming an Eagle Scout.

It’s a 50-year fair staple — a food booth that attracts thousands of hungry customers every year at the great Kern County Fair. The Boy Scouts booth and its savory baked potatoes have been filling the ...

Some of the lessons learned as a native Adirondacker, and Eagle Scout, have served Jacob Mayberry well in his current venture: the U.S. Marine Corps. “I learned how to adapt and overcome,” he said.

NEW YORK (AP) — For the Boy Scouts of America — recently renamed Scouting America — the past 12 years have been arduous. Opening its programs to gay people and later to girls sparked dismay in some ...