This week on the Fishing News, CAI's John Basile talks with Kevin Blinkoff, editor of On The Water magazine about the start of the 2026 summer season.

This episode began with a postcard from American Holly, a plant that is naturally shedding the old leaves as it grows new foliage. C.L. welcomes Jim Long, author of Wildcrafter Garden Structure: Making Bentwood Trellises, Arbors, Gates and Fences. Listeners called in with questions about lilacs, azalea pruning, tomatoes and more.

A roundup of this week's local news headlines with our region's leading journalists.

The Sandwich Service Road Trail is a new, four mile trail connecting the east and west sides of town.

Cape Cod officials say it’s time to extend daily commuter rail to the Cape — or at least as far as Buzzards Bay, to start.

Martha's Vineyard public schools superintendent Richie Smith says the project is essential for education and the island.

A study finds that an mRNA vaccine is highly effective at preventing recurrence of this dangerous skin cancer, when used in combination with Keytruda, an immunotherapy drug.

The Democrat is once again in the spotlight after two national newspapers published stories about sexually explicit texts that Platner reportedly sent to multiple women before he launched his Senate bid.