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Final Mighty Meehan 5k/Run Walk for Pediatric Cancer set for West Dennis Beach »

(DENNIS) – The 15th annual Mighty Meehan 5K Run/Walk for pediatric cancer research will be held on Sunday September 10th at 10 AM at West Dennis Beach. This annual event was created in memory of Turlough (Tur-lock) Eoghain (Owen) Meehan, son of Dennis Fire Capt. Phelim Meehan. At the age of 5-1/2…

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Crash closes section of Route 28 in Marstons Mills »

MARSTONS MILLS – A multi-vehicle crash closed a section of Falmouth Road (Route 28) in Marstons Mills. The crash about noon Tuesday at the intersection of Hidden Valley Road shut down Route 28 between South County Road and Osterville/West Barnstable Road. At least two people were evaluated but…

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Missing: Zahkime Blake (PA) »

Zahkime Blake, Age Now: 13, Missing: 08/06/2023. Missing From PHILADELPHIA, PA. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Philadelphia Police Department (Pennsylvania) 1-215-686-3353.

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***  WATCH ***  FIREFIGHTERS QUICKLY KNOCK DOWN FLAMES AFTER VEHICLE SLAMS INTO GAS PUMP »

YARMOUTH PORT –  A woman was transported to Cape Cod Hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening, after her vehicle left the roadway at the intersection of Route 6A and Union Street, around 9:30 last evening.  The vehicle slammed into a gasoline pump, knocking it off its…

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Breaking: Vehicle crashes into gas pump at Yarmouth Port station »

YARMOUTH PORT – A vehicle reportedly struck a gas pump at the Sav-On gas station at Route 6A & Union Street in Yarmouth Port about 9:30 PM Monday. Firefighters were able to quickly knockdown a small fire and worked to mitigate fuel spillage. The driver was transported to Cape Cod Hospital for…

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Developing: Search underway for missing elderly female in Truro »

TRURO – A large scale search was underway in Truro Monday evening for a missing elderly female. The Barnstable County Tech Rescue Team (BCTRT) was activated just after 9 PM Monday. A command post was set up at the Truro Public Safety Facility. CWN is checking with Truro Police for further details.…

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Breaking: Pedestrian struck and killed by train in Bourne »

BOURNE – One person was reportedly struck and killed by a train in Bourne about 7 PM Monday. The incident happened by Perry Avenue along the Cape side of the canal. Bourne Police and Mass State Police detectives assigned to the Cape & Islands District Attorney’s office are investigating…

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Camper goes up in flames in Harwich »

HARWICH – A camper was gutted by fire in Harwich Monday evening. The RV was fully involved when firefighters arrived at the scene on Queen Anne Road at Factory Road. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Traffic delays were likely on Queen Anne Road and motorists…

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Boat falls off trailer on Bass River Bridge »

DENNIS – A boat came off its trailer on the Dennis side of the Bass River Bridge about 6:30 PM Monday. One lane was blocked tying up traffic until the boat could be removed. No injuries were reported. Further details were not immediately available. The post Boat falls off trailer on Bass River…

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Crash leaves Jeep on top of Porsche in Mashpee »

MASHPEE – Officials are investigating this scene in Mashpee. Late Monday afternoon, a Jeep Grand Cherokee ended on top of the hood of a Porsche Boxster. The crash happened on Falmouth Road (Route 28) at Cape Drive near the Barnstable town line. No serious injuries were reported. The post Crash…

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