National Park Service
Dreaming of a house on Cape Cod? The National Seashore will lease you one — as a restoration project
Prospective renters must submit proposals by Nov. 1.
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Installers have been working this week to place a new statue of famed “Moby-Dick” author Herman Melville outside the Seamen’s Bethel in downtown New Bedford. -
Opponents say they worry about safety in the neighborhood, and they contend that the shelter does not qualify for the state’s Dover Amendment, which provides a religious exemption from local zoning. Catholic Charities operates the shelter. -
This week on the Fishing News, CAI's John Basile talks with Kevin Blinkoff of On the Water magazine about the recent catch of a juvenile tiger shark in Mashpee. Many species usually found south of our waters have started to show up more regularly.What are the reasons we are seeing tiger sharks, hammerheads and other species not normally found so far north? -
This week on the Local Food Report, Cape Cod jail inmates find connection and hope in a program baking for those in need. -
Can reusing older buildings help fight the housing crisis? The Boston Society of Architects says yes. The group recently published its first-ever guidebook to adaptive reuse, and the guide focuses entirely on the Cape and Islands.
The Point
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It's the news roundup where talk about some of the stories making local headlines this week.Among the stories we will be talking about:How adapting old buildings to new uses might help solve the Cape and Islands housing crisis.An endangered Kemp's ridley turtle gets its 15 minutes of fame in NYC.And state senators propose a so-called fun agenda bill to revitalize nightlife and recreation across the state.These stories and more on the news roundup. -
Mindy Todd talks with Patty Larkin and Lucy Kaplansky about their music and careers, and the joy they find in performing with one another. -
Mindy Todd talks with the co-artistic directors of the Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival- Jon Nakamatsu and Jon Manasse about this annual summertime event.
NPR Stories
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NH Division of Historical ResourcesThe NH Division of Historical Resources named five properties to the state Register of Historic Places, including a tavern. -
Oregon has been having an extremely active fire season. Some of the areas burning are critical to ranchers whose livelihoods depend on cattle.
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Ukraine's defenses have held the line on most fronts, but there's one glaring weakness -- Russian ballistic missiles. Ukraine is desperately short of U.S.-made Patriot air defense missiles needed to defend against the Russians.
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In the city where Lionel Messi grew up, fans are coming to celebrate a legend — and city leaders are hoping they'll discover much more.
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A new study tests the scent of fathers and newborns recognition of dad's smell
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