The annual Sheepshearing Festival returns to Waltham's Gore Place this Saturday. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., visitors can come watch sheep be shorn, check out handmade crafts and learn more about 18th- and 19th-century farming practices in Massachusetts.Av WBUR

Boston police arrested more than 100 people near Emerson College overnight as officers forcibly cleared a tent encampment. Demonstrators had set up their tents in solidarity with a broader movement by U.S. college students calling on universities to sever ties with Israel and support a ceasefire in Gaza.…

With federal money and local support, Peterborough, New Hampshire is hoping to electrify 200 heating systems in the next three years. They’re also trying to train more people to do that work.Av WBUR

The events at Harvard unfolded as similar activism across campuses in Greater Boston and the U.S. drew national attention and comparisons to Vietnam-era student protest movements. The actions largely called for a ceasefire in Gaza and for universities to sever financial ties to Israel.Av WBUR

WBUR's Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy talks with ESPN's Mike Reiss ahead of the NFL draft tonight about what he's expecting from the Patriots.Av WBUR

At Appleton Farms in Ipswich, migratory bobolinks return each May to use the grasslands for breeding. Artist Jean Shin has installed a pastoral art installation called "Perch" highlighting the critical roles the birds play in this ecosystem.Av WBUR

With climate change causing more frequent and intense storms, property owners are taking action to prevent flooding. Some are even going as far as to let the water into their homes.Av WBUR

Experts say the case against Alvin Campbell is a striking example of how police and prosecutors often fail to take action when victims report sexual assaults, potentially allowing serial rapists to remain at large.Av WBUR

WBUR's Weekend Edition caught up with Khari A. Thompson, who covers the Celtics and basketball for Boston.com, to discuss the C's strengths and weaknesses this season.Av WBUR

A new Harvard Kennedy School poll found adults under 30 favoring President Biden, especially women. Leading concerns among young voters are the economy, abortion rights and the war in Gaza. Students in Greater Boston echoed these concerns in interviews with WBUR.Av WBUR

Brian Swett will be Boston's first chief climate officer. The role will oversee address climate change efforts across city departments.Av WBUR

"The people out on the floor are the heart of the operation; without them, we can't get our product out the door," Ahead's Tracy Silvia said. "They don't deserve the reputation or bad rap they get for being immigrants."Av WBUR

It's Marathon Monday, and tens of thousands of runners will make their way along the historic 26.2-mile race route. We'll provide live updates throughout the day, including details on how you can join the throngs of spectators cheering the racers on.Av WBUR

Officials are locked in fight over who has the power to transfer city-owned properties. It could be up to a judge to decide who's right.Av WBUR

Beyond the challenge of racing 26.2 miles, participants often face another hurdle: the unpredictable New England weather. While this year's Marathon Monday forecast does not look completely ideal for runners because it will be on the mild side, it's certainly not going to feature anything extreme. Spectators will enjoy a beautiful day.…

WBUR's Alex Ashlock talks about the runners to watch and other key details spectators should keep in mind ahead of the marathon Monday.Av WBUR

On a mild, sunny afternoon earlier this month, grown-ups and children in the playground shared their thoughts about Martin's Park with WBUR's Weekend Edition for this audio postcard.Av WBUR

Barbara Moran, 53, has run five marathons, but the last one was 20 years ago. She gave up running regularly when arthritis began eating away at her knees. What if she could run one more? When Barb started training for Boston, she thought she was trying to hold onto her younger self. Instead, she grew.…

Chris Troyanos has helped race medicine evolve, from how runners are treated for heat stroke to 'massive' planning with hospitals and health officials.Av WBUR

Twenty years after the 2004 Sox snapped an 86-year championship drought, fans were commemorating that improbable win, even as they worried this season will disappoint.Av WBUR