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The Point

Local news roundup

By Mindy Todd
Published September 25, 2026 at 12:51 PM EDT
Dale Leavitt, co-owner of West Island Oysters, shows a visitor how to shuck an oyster. Though Nasketucket Bay is considered healthy, emergency shellfish closures designed to protect the public from fecal bacteria have hit the South Coast hard since 2024. Oyster farmers in the region say they’re at risk of collapse.
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Dale Leavitt, co-owner of West Island Oysters, shows a visitor how to shuck an oyster.

Today on The Point, it’s our weekly news roundup, where we discuss the top local stories of the week with our region’s leading journalists.

Among the stories we will be talking about: New Bedford experiences a major ICE operation; former residents allege abuse at a Cape Cod religious community; and shellfish closures threaten South Coast oyster farms

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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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