WCAI-FM (Woods Hole, MA)

WCAI/90.1 in Woods Hole, WNAN/91.1 in Nantucket, and WZAI/94.3 in Brewster are National Public Radio (NPR) affiliate stations that cater to the Cape Cod and Islands region in southeastern Massachusetts. Their main focus is on delivering news and informative content. These stations are operated by the WGBH Educational Foundation based in Boston.

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Trump says he's lifting sanctions on Syria, confusing some allies in Israel

1 day ago | capeandislands.org | Carrie Kahn |Hadeel Al-Shalchi |A Martínez

President Trump says he's dropping sanctions against Syria, which led to celebrations in the streets of Damascus. But in Israel, many are wondering where they stand with their neighbor.
Some federal agencies dealing with DOGE cuts feel confusion and concern for the future

1 day ago | capeandislands.org | Geoff Brumfiel |Andrea Hsu |Kirk Siegler

Reporters have been looking at federal agencies and employees impacted by DOGE cuts from food inspectors to nuclear scientists to firefighters, and the broader effects of the restructuring efforts. Copyright 2025 NPR
Protesters rally at Tweed New Haven Airport as Avelo Airlines begins ICE deportation flights

2 days ago | capeandislands.org | Eddy Martinez

Protests took off at Tweed New Haven Airport as activists gathered to rally against Avelo Airlines deportation flights, which got underway Monday. Avelo Airlines has agreed to charter deportation flights out of Mesa, Arizona, for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Protests against Avelo were also held at Tweed New Haven in April. But now the protests are gaining a greater sense of urgency.
London police arrest suspect for fire at Prime Minister Keir Starmer's old home

2 days ago | capeandislands.org | Lauren Frayer

LONDON — Someone set fire to the door of a house British Prime Minister Keir Starmer used to live in, and police say they've arrested a 21-year-old suspect. London's Metropolitan Police say the man was arrested early Tuesday in connection with a series of arson attacks in northern London. He remains in custody. The first fire took place Thursday last week, targeting a vehicle. The second was Sunday, with a fire at the entrance of a property associated with Starmer.
Migrant arrested in New Bedford still detained, despite judge's release order

3 days ago | capeandislands.org | Gilda Geist

Despite a judge's order, a migrant arrested by federal agents in New Bedford last month remains in detention in New Hampshire. Juan Francisco Méndez’s case gained national attention when a video of the arrest circulated online. The video shows a federal agent smashing Méndez’s car window to arrest him. Méndez has been at Strafford County Corrections in New Hampshire for about a month.
Juan Francisco Méndez, detained in window-smashing ICE arrest, ordered released

1 week ago | capeandislands.org | Gilda Geist

An immigration judge in New Hampshire has ordered the release of Juan Francisco Méndez, an immigrant who was arrested in New Bedford last month after a federal agent smashed through his car window to detain him. Méndez has been in detention for nearly a month at Strafford County Corrections in New Hampshire. The order for his release came after the judge declared a failure to prosecute at a hearing Thursday morning. In other words, the government did not charge Méndez with any crimes.
Restoring bog habitat

1 week ago | capeandislands.org | Mindy Todd

When Europeans first arrived in New England, the coastline had vast salt marshes and unobstructed riparian habitats. As the population grew, so did the changes to the landscape. Salt marshes were filled in for development and rivers dammed for industrial and agricultural purposes. What we didn’t realize was the long term and negative impacts on biodiversity, water quality and coastal resiliency.
Pocasset Mental Health Center may get financial boost after closure fears

1 week ago | capeandislands.org | Eve Zuckoff

After facing sudden closure this winter, the Pocasset Mental Health Center could soon open up to more patients. An amendment in the state budget from Falmouth Representative David Viera proposes $50,000 to convert office space at the 16 bed facility into two additional beds. The rooms are currently used as office space and would need to be furnished and converted into safer spaces. In February, Gov. Maura Healey proposed cutting mental health case workers and shuttering the Center for underuse.
Planning for our final stage of life

1 week ago | capeandislands.org | Mindy Todd

We might not like to think about it but aging is part of life. Having plans in place for our finances, estate, and health care can make the transition easier. On The Point, we start the hour with an elder law attorney and estate planner Bob Mascali to discuss financial and legal housekeeping as we age. Physician Sarah Todd joins us. She’s an E.R. doctor who helps individuals and families navigate health care decisions at the end of life.
Edible Native Plants

1 week ago | capeandislands.org | Mindy Todd

On The Point, we talk about growing, finding and eating native plants with Russ Cohen who’s spent more than 50 years helping people understand and appreciate the value of nature. He’s retired from a professional career which included positions at various environmental and conservancy groups and the Mass Department of Fish and Game. He’s also author of Wild Plants I Have Known…. and Eaten. And he’s set up a nursery in Weston, MA where he is growing over 1,000 edible plants.