The Point's monthly birds program.

A conversation with the author of Splitting; The Inside Story of Headaches

This week: Barnstable's primary day election proved to be a little too secure, with the town's ballots locked away in a vault that would not open. But don't worry, voting happened, and we have the local results. And: will lobster be off the menu? The fishery gets red-listed for its impact on right whales.

A conversation with a suicide survivor, and the Good Samaritans, about suicide prevention.

What is lost when sisterhood becomes segregated, and how do we begin to repair the relationship?

A practice of mindfulness can help us cope with stress and anxiety.

The fraught and fascinating biology of climate change.

This week: An election day is upon us, coming next Tuesday. Also, local officials are discussing bringing abortion services to the region. And local activists are asking: just how much would the fine be for dumping radioactive water into Cape Cod Bay?

Candidates for the 4th Barnstable Seat debate: Jack Stanton and Sarah Peake

Films, TV, and streaming worth watching this fall.