It's the news roundup where talk about some of the stories making local headlines this week.

This week on the Fishing News, CAI's John Basile talks with Kevin Blinkoff of On the Water magazine about the annual return of bonito to local waters. It's always a sign the late summer fishery has opened when these fast, tasty fish return.

The Falmouth Road Race is Sunday August 16. The 7 mile race begins in Woods Hole, ends in Falmouth Heights and draws international elite runners, amateur runners and plenty of people from the Cape and Islands who want to participate in this historic race.

This week on the Local Food Report, we learn about Wellfleet’s historic herring run.

An interview with Martha's Vineyard oyster farmer and author Dan Martino

Shorebird migration is picking up, but the world's friendliest rare bird stole the show. This week, the famous bridled tern toured Cape Cod and the Islands before returning to Scituate.

Stories of love, longing, and New England history

Painting a boathouse turns out to have a lot in common with yoga: stretching, balance, and the patience of proper prep work. A meditation on ladders, primer, and the quiet satisfaction of a job done right.

There's a long line of barbers in Mattapoisett. Produced by Mae Nagusky and Atlantic Public Media.

In early August C.L. Fornari begins the program with postcard from daylilies, and discusses a few ways to improve perennial gardens at this time of year. Callers wondered about daylilies that aren't flowering well, strawberry plants with no berries, gardens that have greater shade, and heavy hydrangea flowers.