Cape Cod News 01/19/2026

Traffic crash causes delays on Sagamore Bridge »

BOURNE – A traffic crash was reported on the Sagamore Bridge shortly after noon Monday. Mapping showed delays for motorists headed off-Cape. No injuries were reported. About 12:30 PM, a second crash was reported in the backup approaching the scene adding to the delays. No serious injuries were…

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Hyannis, Massachusetts ~ January 19, 2026 [HN Photos] »

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Continuing coverage: Power outages persist as snow starts to wind down »

8:30 AM update: Radar shows snow beginning to taper down. 4 inches is a popular measurement with a spotter report of nearly 6 inches in Dennis. Power outages from falling limbs continue to persist. Hardest hit is Harwich where 1378 Eversource customers are without power and heat. 375 are out in the town…

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Drought conditions continue on Cape, worsen in Nantucket County »

CAPE & ISLANDS – State officials with the Department of Energy and Environmental Affairs have announced that Nantucket County has moved into a state of critical drought, while significant drought conditions continue throughout Cape Cod.  The update mirrors declining trends…

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Mid Cape businesses invited to J-1 visa workshop »

MID-CAPE – The Yarmouth, Dennis, and Greater Hyannis Chambers of Commerce are inviting the mid-Cape business community to take part in a workshop explaining the intricacies of the J-1 visa program ahead of the summer season.   The free event will be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2026,…

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Massachusetts governor files environmental review reforms aimed at accelerating housing development »

BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey has filed reforms to implement a new streamlined process making it, according to the governor’s office, easier and faster to build homes and lower housing costs. The reforms to the review process for housing development of the Massachusetts Environmental Policy…

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Harwich selects next town administrator, pending negotiations »

HARWICH – The Harwich Select Board has voted to bring on James McGrail as the next town administrator, pending negotiations. McGrail is the current town manager in Middleborough, and one of three finalists for the Harwich position. McGrail is a graduate of Barnstable High School, and also served…

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