As a journalist, I’m a creature of deadline. I signed up to participate in the challenge to swim 15 miles in June for the American Red Cross, and of course I waited until the very last day to finish.

Tonight, there are many ways to get across Lake Sunapee including swimming. One Sunapee resident takes part in an annual swim challenge, and we got a front-row seat. Plus, it has been rumored for ...

Kyle Ploehn, an amputee, calls the rest of the competitors he is swimming against, the 'ABs' ― the able-bodied swimmers. Those 'ABs' call Kyle Ploehn an inspiration. While a large group of competitors ...