Cape and island communities continue to struggle with a spike in COVID-19 cases, Governor Charlie Baker is among the next cohort of Massachusetts residents who became eligible to book a COVID-19 vaccination appointment this week, and the town of Falmouth considers a proposal for a massive solar farm that would also require cutting down more than a dozen acres of trees.

Medical perspectives on how to identify and treat the root causes of pain.

The adventures of international jet-age stewardesses.

The navigational and physiological feats of migratory birds.

How do we balance the needs of communities and the health of the planet?

The mid-Cape covid outbreak has officials worrying, as high numbers continue; Governor Baker was back on the hot seat, defending his vaccine rollout plan to state legislators; the Army Corps of Engineers is moving ahead with its plan to remedy erosion in Sandwich caused by the Canal jetties; and if you’re stepping into the ring to fight for a world title, you may want to train in Provincetown.

Lisa Genova talks about her new book Remember .

Guidelines for once you've been fully vaccinated

A conversation with author Michael Tougias

Good news, bad news this week. The Cape region leads the state for its 75-and-older vaccination rate, and the number of vaccines it’s receiving to give out has tripled. Not so good: coronavirus case numbers are rising again. Also, this week a new state timeline makes everyone eligible for a vaccine by April 19th.