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The Point

The local news roundup

By Mindy Todd
Published December 5, 2025 at 11:22 AM EST
The topiary at the Bourne Bridge rotary spells out the words "Cape Cod." It is one of the community-oriented features near the bridges.
Dan Tritle
The topiary at the Bourne Bridge rotary spells out the words "Cape Cod."

Among the stories in this week's local news roundup: we dig into the background of the community-oriented signs at the Cape Cod bridges, including a mention of the topiary at the Bourne Bridge; companies are exploiting a loophole in the Nantucket short-term rental bylaw, and a North Atlantic right whale makes an unusual journey from Europe to America.

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Mindy Todd
Mindy Todd is the host and producer of <i>The Point</i> on WCAI which examines critical issues for Cape Cod and the Islands. She brings more than 40 years of experience in radio and television to WCAI.
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