It would be fair to describe the time I spent in pool halls in my teens and twenties as wasted. Hanging out in such places is the kind of open-ended unconstructive activity — bringing together ...

QUINCY – Getting ready to dunk into the pool for a lesson at the Quincy YMCA, Ruari Gorham of Quincy’s Merrymount neighborhood said he was destined to become a great swimmer someday. Sitting with his ...

A group of 5- and 6-year-olds used all their strength and skills to splash their beloved swim instructor, Cheryl Waites, as she laughed and teased the kids to splash harder. Waites was one of the ...

AUSTIN, Texas — As temperatures heat up and more families head to the pools and lakes, a new program is making it possible for families in Central Texas to access swim lessons regardless of their ...