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Fallen tree brings down power lines closing Old Barnstable and cutting power in Mashpee »

MASHPEE – A fallen tree brought down live wires on Old Barnstable Road in Mashpee late Thursday morning. The incident closed the road from Route 151 to Leather Leaf Lane and knocked out power to 85 Eversource customers. Crews were working to restore service. Copyright Pitta Media Group 2026. Any…

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Worker injured in fall at Bourne construction site »

BOURNE – A worker was injured after reportedly falling about two stories at a job site in Bourne. Rescuers were called to a condominium complex on Ships View Terrace sometime before 11 AM. The victim was transported to St. Luke’s Hospital trauma center in New Bedford. Further details were…

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Strong winds cause ferry disruption between Cape & Islands »

HYANNIS – Hy-Line Cruises has canceled morning ferry service between Hyannis and Nantucket on Thursday, October 22nd and morning service between Hyannis and Nantucket because of weather conditions. The affected departures include the 9:25 a.m. ferry from Hyannis to Martha’s Vineyard and the 11…

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Garbage truck catches fire in Bourne »

BOURNE – A garbage truck caught fire in Bourne sometime before 9 AM Thursday. Fire crews responded to Pier View Road near Wings Neck Road. The truck’s load had to be dumped out in order to fully extinguish it. No injuries were reported. Further details were not immediately available. Copyright…

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Man Allegedly Armed, Threatening Suicide by Cop, Surrenders Peacefully in Marstons Mills »

  MARSTONS MILLS, MASSACHUSETTS — Barnstable Police surrounded a Marstons Mills residence Wednesday evening after a daughter reported that her parents were arguing and that her father was still inside, allegedly armed with a firearm and possibly threatening suicide by cop. The situation ended…

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Dryer fire fills Brewster house with smoke »

BREWSTER – A dryer fire filled a Brewster home with smoke. The fire was reported on Millstone Road sometime after 6 PM Wednesday. Everyone safely evacuated and fire crews were able to confine the flames to the dryer. Fans wee set up to clear the smoke from the house. Traffic was affected on Millstone…

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Chatham firefighters called to shed fire for second day in a row »

CHATHAM – For the second day in a row, Chatham firefighters were called to a shed fire. Crews responded to a Whitman Road residence and kept the flames from spreading to nearby brush and the house. No injuries were reported. On Tuesday, firefighters responded to a shed fire on Sam Ryder Road. Copyright…

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Long Island man arraigned and held on $10,000 bail on charges of targeting and capturing a great white shark on the shores of Cape Cod »

BARNSTABLE – From the Cape & Islands District Attorney’s Office: Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert J. Galibois announced today that 30-year-old, Christopher Stefanou of New York, was arraigned on October 21, 2026, in the Barnstable Superior Court for his involvement in cruelty…

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Nantucket PD recognized with gold award for traffic safety »

NANTUCKET – From Nantucket Police: Nantucket PD was recognized with a Gold Award at the Annual AAA Traffic Safety Awards on October 20, 2026 for its ongoing commitment to improving traffic safety throughout the community. This recognition reflects the collective efforts of the department to make…

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Chatham firefighters douse shed fire »

CHATHAM – Firefighters responded to a fully involved shed fire about 2:30 PM Tuesday. Crews responded to a Sam Ryder Road location and were able to keep the flames from spreading to the home. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Copyright Pitta Media Group 2026.…

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