Local NPR for Cape Cod, the South Coast, and Islands — CAI

Sean O'Neill will represent the United States in the Paralympic Winter Games in Milan Cortina. Here, the Sandwich resident demonstrates the sport at his home club, the Cape Cod Curling Club in Falmouth, Dec. 19, 2025. Steadying the chair from behind — standard practice in wheelchair curling — is Doug Jones, a teammate of O'Neill's in local leagues.

Jennette Barnes

CAI

'Crazy ride': Cape Cod's Sean O'Neill curling for Team USA at Paralympic Games

Jennette Barnes

"It was one of those moments, like, you can't really hear anything," O'Neill says of learning he would be a member of the US Paralympic curling team. Now, he's competing in Milan Cortina.

Two lawn signs posted in the snow that say "Team SOS" with Morse code SOS graphic

Association to Preserve Cape Cod

Local News

Conservation group launches land preservation campaign

Amy Kolb Noyes

A group of people standing outside rows of utility bucket trucks

Ian Noyes

CAI

Local News

Storm recovery continues across the region

In This Place

Outsmarting cancer

Mindy Todd , Amy Vince

A new book argues that half of all cancer deaths could be preventable through lifestyle changes and social reforms.
In This Place

The hope in late winter bird songs

Mark Faherty
In This Place

Home insurance rates are on the rise

Mindy Todd , Amy Vince

We discuss why rates are increasing, tips for homeowners as they navigate home insurance policies, and how communities can reduce some of the risks that drive up insurance costs.
In This Place

The storm of 2026

Seth Rolbein
In This Place

Fresh Sonic: In Woods Hole

GOOD GUESS. On the street in Woods Hole. Produced by Mae Nagusky and Atlantic Public Media.

The Point

Ian Noyes

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CAI

Local news roundup

Mindy Todd

A round up of local news headlines with our regions leading journalists.
National Institute of Health, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Lessons About The Brain

Mindy Todd

Neuroscientist Lisa Feldman Barrett joins us to discuss surprising insights into how our brains operate and how it impacts our actions and emotions.
Books about radio

Mindy Todd

Out monthly books show topic is: books about radio.
WHOI Oceanographic Systems Lab

How marine robots are shaping our future

Mindy Todd

How Autonomous Underwater Systems are helping humans explore the ocean, and more.

NPR Stories

Dan Tuohy

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NHPR

NH Libertarian Party says ‘perfectly permissible to kill’ former Executive Councilor for income tax plan

NHPR Staff

In social media posts, the state Libertarian Party suggested violence in response to a proposal by former Executive Councilor Andru Volinsky and other advocates for a 3% state income tax.
Josh Wheeler / Ocean State Media

RI Attorney General releases bombshell report on clergy sexual abuse in Providence Diocese

David Wright

Attorney General Peter Neronha’s long-awaited report resulted in new indictments for 4 current or former priests and identifies 75 credibly accused priests and more than 300 victims, concluding church leaders repeatedly prioritized avoiding scandal over protecting children

Colossal Biosciences breeds controversy while trying to revive mammoths

Rob Stein

A Texas biotech company is trying to bring mammoths and other extinct creatures back to life. The science is as intriguing as the ethical questions are thorny.
Mundane, magic, maybe both — a new book explores 'The Writer's Room'

Andrew Limbong

Why are we captivated by the spaces where authors write? Katie da Cunha Lewin set out to explore "The Hidden Worlds That Shape the Books We Love."
GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales heads to a runoff in Texas amid a new ethics probe in the House

Barbara Sprunt

Texas Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales has faced increasing pressure from his party to resign or drop out of his race after allegations of an affair with a staffer.