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New York trans advocate, forest ranger falls to her death while ice climbing Alaska mountain path ‘the Escalator’
A longtime New York forest ranger and trans advocate was killed Thursday night after falling more than 1,000 feet while attempting to climb a steep cliff in Alaska, officials said. Robbi Mecus, 52, of Keene Valley and her climbing partner both fell while ice climbing an especially treacherous part of Mount Johnson in Denali National Park known as “the Escalator,” according to the National Park Service. Mecus, a transgender woman, died in the fall. Her climbing partner, a 30-year-old woman from California, survived with “serious traumatic injuries.” Another climbing party witnessed the tragic drop and called for help around 10:45 p.m., but it...
Baby goats steal hearts during snuggling sessions
SHELBURNE, Vt. (WCAX) -Baby goats stole hearts at a goat snuggling session in Shelburne. The herd lives at outdoor learning space New Village Farm. They’re getting snuggles all spring through the farm’s public Saturday Snuggle Sessions. Started as a way to bring in extra cash after a weird winter, the sessions have become a joyful ritual for Shelburne residents and beyond. Crowd favorites include two-day old babies, mother-son duo Walter and Luna, and friendly older goats Shrek and Walnut.
Part of Telegraph Road in Peru, New York closed indefinitely due to culvert repairs
PERU, N.Y. — A section of Telegraph Road will be shut indefinitely on Friday afternoon as crews begin work to fix a major culvert collapse. Town of Peru officials announced that Telegraph Road between houses #403 and 382 will be closed for the foreseeable future as of Friday, April 26 at 2:30 p.m.
Monkton teens hospitalized after rollover crash on Boro Hill Road
MONKTON — Two teenagers were hospitalized early Thursday morning after a single-vehicle crash on Boro Hill Road. At 2:21 a.m., Troopers responded to reports of an accident where a 2009 Subaru Outback, driven by a 16-year-old from New Haven, lost control while rounding a corner. The vehicle skidded on...
Funeral services held for Peru resident Krysten Remy
PERU, N.Y. — In a display of solidarity and support, the North Country community gathered Wednesday morning to honor the memory of Krysten Remy, wholost her life at her home in Peru last week. Krysten's uncle, Kenneth Remy, expressed the family's profound grief: "This is a horrible tragedy, certainly...
Vergennes man preserves the art of Japanese wooden boat building, featured in hit show
Vergennes, VT- Japanese wooden boat building is an art form that has lasted centuries, combining craftsmanship with the power of tradition, and one man in Vergennes has dedicated his life’s work to learning and preserving this time-honored tradition. His work has even caught the attention of some big names in Hollywood.
Peru community steps up to help family of Krysten Remy, who was stabbed to death April 18
Peru, NY – A life lost too soon in Peru, where people came together on Wednesday to show love and support for the family of Krysten Remy who was stabbed to death in her home on April 18. Remy was a daughter, sister, niece, cousin — and a new...
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