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Town of Wellfleet alerts mariners that the town does not currently have a harbormaster »

WELLFLEET – From the Town of Wellfleet: **To All Recreational and Commercial Mariners** The Town of Wellfleet would like to inform all recreational and commercial mariners that we currently do not have a Harbormaster. The Town is actively working toward an immediate solution to ensure the continued…

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Harwich Firefighter graduates from Massachusetts Fire Academy »

HARWICH – The Harwich Fire Department is recognizing one of its firefighters following the successful completion of an intensive training program at the Massachusetts Fire Academy. Firefighter Ryan Sargent graduated Friday, November 6, from the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services Career Recruit…

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Shellfishing closed in Lewis Bay following heavy rainfall; Lewis Pond remains open »

YARMOUTH – Recent heavy rainfall has prompted the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries to close shellfishing in portions of Yarmouth, affecting recreational shellfishing activities scheduled for Sunday, November 8. According to an announcement from the Town of Yarmouth, shellfishing is temporarily…

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LONG BEACH HORROR: Randolph Man Charged with Strangulation and Indecent A&B After Alleged Centerville Attack [NEW DETAILS] »

CENTERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS – The 23-year-old Randolph man accused of sexually assaulting a woman on Long Beach just after midnight Thursday was released on personal recognizance later the same day, fitted with a body-worn GPS device and ordered to stay away from the victim. Tyler M. Walker-Miller was…

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Dennis Police Hosting Toys for Tots Drive Saturday at Patriot Square »

DENNIS – The Dennis Police Department is inviting residents to help brighten the holiday season for local children by participating in a Toys for Tots toy drive today, Saturday, November 7. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside Marshalls at Patriot Square in South Dennis, rain or…

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Still Missing: Multi-Agency Search for 76-Year-Old Clare Fearon Continues into Saturday Morning in West Barnstable »

WEST BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS — Clare Fearon, 76, remains missing as of early Saturday morning, November 7, 2026. Shortly before 4 a.m., Hyannis News confirmed with Barnstable Police dispatch that she had not been located. Members of the Barnstable Police Department continued searching through the…

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Retirement of State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine »

STOW, MA – From Mass Department of Fire Services: The Healey-Driscoll Administration Friday announced the retirement of State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine after a career of nearly 30 years in the Massachusetts fire service. He will step down as Massachusetts’ 19th state fire marshal on January…

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Cancelled: Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 9 PM »

Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 824 PM EST Fri Nov 6 2026 …THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN BARNSTABLE…SOUTH CENTRAL PLYMOUTH AND SOUTHEASTERN BRISTOL COUNTIES IS CANCELLED… The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe…

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Two people transported to hospital after traffic crash in Chatham »

CHATHAM – Two vehicles collided on Orleans Road (Route 28) in front of the Liberty Commons nursing home shortly after 4 PM. According to reports, nurses came out of Liberty Commons to treat patients until the ambulances could arrive. Two people were taken by ambulance to Cape Cod Hospital with…

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Coast Guard Commander to share untold story of JFK Jr. search mission »

SOUTH YARMOUTH – The Coast Guard commander who led the massive search operation following the 1999 plane crash that killed John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife and her sister will share his firsthand account during a special book presentation and signing in South Yarmouth next week.   Thirwood Place…

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