Local government bodies around Massachusetts have recently initiated new policies, ended contracts with surveillance camera companies, and suspended the use of license-plate reading technology despite cameras being up for years.
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Nellie and Nathan Zalewski try to catch crabs. Produced by Mae Nagusky and Atlantic Public Media.
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The Garden Lady started off with a postcard from trees, and C.L. Fornari's guest today was Scott Lajoie Communications Director of the Buzzards Bay Coalition. They spoke about significant trees. Callers were wondering about planting garlic, shrub recommendations, beefing up a lawn, and ground covers for "socks and shoes" around shrubs.
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We round up the week's local news with our region's leading journalists.
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This week on the Fishing News, CAI's John Basile talks with Kevin Blinkoff of On the Water magazine about the latest unusual visitor to local waters. A cubera snapper, estimated at 40 pounds, found its way to Nantucket where it was caught by a 14-year-old angler and released.
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Sean Ball is a member of the Ulster Scottish Pipe Band which took home two top prizes at a recent Glasgow competition.
The Point
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We learn about snowy owls from an expert with 30 years of experience in the field.
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We round up the week's local news with our region's leading journalists.
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September 11th changed the world forever; but in particular, it changed airports.
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We talk with horticulturist and entomologist Roberta Clark about your fall garden.
NPR Stories
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Mark Zandi, chief economist with Moody's Analytics, talks about the Federal Reserve's expected decision to raise interest rates and the implications of that move.
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed making Canada the European Union's first associate member, a striking overture as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs drive Ottawa closer to Europe.
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Rep. Thomas Massie has moved to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The Kentucky Republican alleges that Hegseth has waged the Iran war illegally, among other "high crimes and misdemeanors."
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Tens of thousands of abandoned lobster traps in the Long Island Sound pose deadly threat to marine life.
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On Wednesday, the Senate committee on health holds a confirmation hearing for three top health officials, including surgeon general. Dr. Nicole Saphier is President Trump's third attempt to nominate a surgeon general.