Meditation is an ancient practice dating back thousands of years. In its original form, it requires nothing more than a place to sit.

But meditation and mindfulness have gained newfound popularity in recent years. And, as with everything else in our lives, technology seems to be creeping in -- from meditation apps to experiments with brain-stimulating electronic signals.  

Fall is a beautiful time of year. But it is – unfortunately – also the start of cold and flu season. 

Mike Martin has been playing flute on Surf Drive beach for years. He's become a fixture for visitors and regulars, probably because he's usually surrounded by ducks. Mike has gotten to know the birds pretty well over time. But his favorite fans still haven't learned how to clap. 

WCAI News Director Steve Junker hosts a roundup of some of the top local and regional news of the week, including: the offshore wind company Vineyard Wind pushes ahead on siting its power transmission cable, as Yarmouth residents raise concerns; the state is working to expand shark research; and a drowning calls attention to the dangers of big waves along the Outer Cape.

Cooler temperatures are not far away, but even when we need to add layers to protect ourselves from frigid winds, we should also be thinking about protecting ourselves from ticks.

WCAI's Kathryn Eident checked in with county entomologist Larry Dapsis about Lyme Disease rates in Massachusetts this year, and about a new species of tick he's keeping an eye on. 

Woods Hole is the star in this weekend's lineup, but you won't want to miss the two other musical events happening around the Cape. Here's your Weekend Outlook.  

National politics encroached a little more than usual on Massachusetts this week. Boston in particular, had a lot of high-profile visitors in town. WCAI’s Kathryn Eident talks with State House Reporter Mike Deehan about this, and the first debate in the state attorney general’s race, hosted at WGBH. If you missed that debate, check it out, here (scroll down). 

A debate with candidates running for State Representative in the 2nd Barnstable District.  Incumbent Will Crocker (Republican) meets challenger Paul Cusack (Democrat) in the Point studio.  Mindy Todd hosts.  Issues include affordable housing and homelessness, safety at the Pilgrim nuclear power plant, traffic and transportation, and more.

My husband’s grandmother kept a big garden for years—roughly 15 by 30 feet, and always filled with beans, tomatoes, cucumbers, and peas. She passed away a few years ago and the land is still in the family, but over the past few seasons it’s been neglected, and now it’s overgrown.

On The Point, Artistic Director and Conductor at the Cape Symphony Jung Ho Pak talks about their upcoming show that takes disco to a new level. Mindy Todd hosts on The Point.