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DENNIS – Shortly after 5:00 PM today, the Dennis Police Department, with assistance from the Harwich Police Department and the Barnstable County Regional SWAT Team, arrested an individual who was allegedly involved in a shooting incident. A portion of Great Western Road near Depot Street was temporarily closed during the initial traffic stop. A short […] The post SWAT called to Dennis for alleged shooting suspect appeared first on CapeCod.com.

BOURNE – From Mass Department of Public Health: The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is alerting residents and visitors to the potential danger of Vibrio bacteria in coastal waters. The alert is being issued after the identification of an extremely rare case of Vibrio vulnificus infection in Massachusetts, which the individual likely acquired from […] The post Department of Public Health alerts public to rare Vibrio vulnificus bacteria in coastal waters of Buzzards Bay…

Zoning Board of Appeals 08-13-2025

Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan Ad Hoc Committee 08-12-2025

FALMOUTH – From Falmouth Police: On August 14, 2025, at approximately 5:12 AM, the Falmouth Police Department received multiple 911 calls reporting a disturbance at the Rose Morin Apartments. Callers stated that a male suspect was armed with a baseball bat and attempting to smash windows to gain entry into a residence. A Falmouth Police […] The post Falmouth man arrested after early morning home invasion appeared first on CapeCod.com.

Old Kings Highway Historic District Committee 08-13-2025

CHATHAM – A dump truck and a pickup truck collided in Chatham around 10:15 AM Thursday. The crash happened on Route 28 at Fox Hill Road. Route 28 was closed in that area and motorists were urged to seek alternate routes. One person was evaluated by EMTs for injuries. Chatham Police are investigating the cause […] The post Dump truck, pickup collide closing Route 28 in Chatham appeared first on CapeCod.com.

BOSTON – The New England Aquarium recently conducted another aerial survey of the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument and counted over 1,000 marine animals. During the July 24th expedition, the survey team sighted seven endangered fin whales, one endangered sperm whale, one humpback whale, two minke whales, 781 common dolphins, 108 Risso’s dolphins, […] The post Aquarium spots over a thousand animals in latest survey of Northeast Canyons monument appeared first on CapeCod.com.

BARNSTABLE/NANTUCKET – State officials recently announced the award of $3.3 million in literacy grants for 25 school districts and collaboratives through the Partnership for Reading Success – Massachusetts (PRISM) III.  The funds will help school districts improve their English language arts and literacy instruction for grades 4-12 through the purchase of high quality instruction materials. […] The post Barnstable and Nantucket Public School Districts receive funding for literacy…

BARNSTABLE – Barnstable County officials say there has been a drastic increase in financial need from Cape Cod homeowners who are working to comply with new Massachusetts Title 5 regulations. County officials are linking the increase in loan needs with various towns mandating sewer connections as part of their comprehensive wastewater management plans. After the […] The post Usage of Cape Cod AquiFund is spiking due to wastewater upgrades appeared first on CapeCod.com.