The Point

Local news roundup 02.10.2026 49:12 ↓

A review of the most important local stories of the week with our region's leading journalists.

Monthly book show 30.09.2026 49:32 ↓

This month we're "turning over a new leaf."

A community for Alzheimer’s patients and caregivers 29.09.2026 49:30 ↓

Groups that use social engagement, movement, and music to provide community and connection for those with memory loss.

The past, present, and future of water quality protections 24.09.2026 49:30 ↓

How our approach to protecting water quality has evolved over the past 50 years, and what steps we’ll need to take in the future as we balance the needs of housing and development with a healthy ecosystem.

State Senate candidates in the Plymouth and Barnstable District 23.09.2026 48:55 ↓

We speak with incumbent Democrat Dylan Fernandes and his Republican challenger Kari MacRae.

Candidates for State Representative in the 3rd Barnstable District 22.09.2026 49:30 ↓

We speak with incumbent Republican David Vieira and his challenger, Democrat Jack Richardson.

The news roundup 18.09.2026 49:29 ↓

A rundown of the week's headlines with our region's leading journalists.

Notorious pirates 18.09.2026 49:35 ↓

An interview with E. J. Dolan about his book Black Flags, Blue Waters: The Epic History of America’s Most Notorious Pirates

How ADHD affects kids and adults 16.09.2026 48:54 ↓

Symptoms and treatments for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in kids and adults.

The magic of snowy owls 15.09.2026 49:29 ↓

We learn about snowy owls from an expert with 30 years of experience in the field.

The local news roundup 11.09.2026 49:21 ↓

We round up the week's local news with our region's leading journalists.

Gardening in September 09.09.2026 49:32 ↓

We talk with horticulturist and entomologist Roberta Clark about your fall garden.

Bird News 08.09.2026 48:37 ↓

Today on The Point, it’s our monthly Bird News with Mark Faherty.

Local news roundup 04.09.2026 47:59 ↓

We round up the week's local news with our region's leading journalists.

Exploring Martha's Vineyard history with Tom Dresser 03.09.2026 47:38 ↓

We talk with Martha’s Vineyard historian and author Tom Dresser about two of his most recent books.

How uncertainty can be good for us 02.09.2026 49:32 ↓

We talk about how to practice skillful uncertainty in an era of epidemic unknowns.

Historical museums in our region bring the past to life 01.09.2026 48:49 ↓

We’ll discuss collections and exhibits, and we’ll talk about how museums offer community engagement and provide context for what is happening in our region today.

The weekly news roundup 28.08.2026 49:28 ↓

The local news headlines of the week with our region's leading journalists.

A story of sharks, survival, and courage 27.08.2026 48:56 ↓

The true story of three friends who spend 28 hours in a struggle for their lives 25 miles from land.

A story of sharks, survival, and courage 27.08.2026 48:56 ↓

The true story of three friends who spend 28 hours in a struggle for their lives 25 miles from land.

A story of sharks, survival, and courage 27.08.2026 48:56 ↓

The true story of three friends who spend 28 hours in a struggle for their lives 25 miles from land.

Local news roundup 10.07.2026 48:01 ↓

A review of the week's local headlines with our region's leading journalists.

Small true things 09.07.2026 49:30 ↓

A project that records stories about the small, true things in the lives of students.

Despite the rain, Cape & Islands remain in drought 08.07.2026 48:43 ↓

We discuss the weather and climate patterns contributing to the lack of rainfall and what a prolonged drought means for wildfire risk.

E-moto and bicycle safety 02.07.2026 49:23 ↓

Cycling has changed from the days of ten-speeds and beach cruisers with the explosion of e-bikes, and other motorized two-wheeled vehicles.