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Local news roundup

Published February 20, 2026 at 11:02 AM EST
A 1940s dictation machine and an example of the round, blue, record-like discs it recorded onto
Amy Kolb Noyes
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CAI
The Gray Audograph machine was typically used for office dictation and oral histories in the 1940s. WHOI scientists used one to record underwater ocean sounds, including the oldest known recording of a whale.

It's the news roundup where we check in with area journalists to talk about stories making headlines this week.
Among the stories we will be talking about:

  • A whale discovery in woods hole
  • Eco toilets make a splash in falmouth
  • Tragedy on the ice in Eastham
  • And more on the local news roundup!
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