This week: The train has left the station — South Coast rail starts running, and dignitaries crowd the platform to celebrate. And, we find out what happened behind closed doors when the EPA met the National Guard about its proposed machine gun range. Also: the summer rental market is looking slow right now on Martha's Vineyard.

Efforts to conserve pollinators

The monthly Books program on The Point.

We discuss the discontinuation of "P.E.P", a marine and ocean sciences internship program for underrepresented groups.

This week: South Coast Rail is set to roll next Monday, changing the way the region connects to Boston. And, right whales return to Cape Cod Bay — including a couple of calves.

Fishing for a sustainable harvest in our region.

Taking care of our emotional health.

The wonders of nature are right in our own backyards.

This week: Sagamore Bridge neighbors receive notice: their homes will be taken by eminent domain. And, a big crowd with some prominent names “Stands Up for Science” in a public rally. Also: Representative Bill Keating gets national attention for his defense of a fellow Congress member.

Cicadas: their lifecycle and place in the larger ecosystem.