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Breaking: Propane tank explosion leads to house fire in Harwich »

HARWICH – A propane tank explosion reportedly led to a house fire in Harwich. Crews rushed to the scene at 20 Fernwood Circle about 3:15 PM to find flames on the outside of the structure. There were no immediate reports of injuries. CWN has a crew on the way to the scene and we’ll update…

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Bourne Firefighters cover Wareham station as fire erupts at 7-Eleven/Dunkin’ »

WAREHAM – Fire broke out at a 7-Eleven/Dunkin’ in Wareham late Monday morning. A second alarm brought in firefighters from Plymouth and Bourne, who covered the Wareham fire station while crews battle the flames which appeared to be in the rear of the structure. There were no immediate reports…

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One person arrested after tree truck crashes into woods in Dennis »

DENNIS – One person was taken into custody after a tree truck crashed into the woods in Dennis. The Tree Masters truck collision happened on Airline Road at Braddock Circle about 9 AM. CWN is checking with Dennis Police for further details. Photo and video by BSears Media/CWN  The post One person…

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Elevated risk for fire spread today (Sunday) »

From National Weather Service Boston: ELEVATED RISK FOR FIRE SPREAD TODAY… The combination of low relative humidity values between 15 and 30 percent and wind gusts up to 35 mph will create an elevated risk for fire spread. Exercise caution handling any potential ignition sources, including machinery,…

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***  BREAKING ***  “HE IS RISEN! EMPTY TOMB STUNS JERUSALEM:” Billions of Easter Celebrants Rejoice Nearly 2000 Years Later »

Easter 2025 A.D. “Anno Domini,” is the full form of the abbreviation “A.D.,” which is Medieval Latin for “in the year of our Lord.” The modern Western Christian Calendar begins measuring years “A.D.” at the traditionally reckoned time of the conception or birth of Jesus. Jesus…

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Sunday photo essay: Happy Easter »

All photos by Jane Sheehy Emplit/CWN The post Sunday photo essay: Happy Easter appeared first on CapeCod.com.

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Vehicle overturns in Sandwich »

SANDWICH – A vehicle overturned on Route 6 in Sandwich Saturday evening. The crash happened on Route 6 eastbound between the Quaker Meetinghouse Road and Chase Road exits. The driver was evaluated for possible injuries. Traffic was reduced to one lane in the area until the vehicle could be removed.…

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Video: Traumatic injury victim MedFlighted from Wellfleet »

WELLFLEET – Wellfleet rescuers responded to a traumatic injury at a residence off Old Chequessett Neck Road late Saturday afternoon. Paramedics determined the injuries were serious enough to call for a MedFlight helicopter to land at the Marconi Station site to airlift the victim to an off-Cape…

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Home Depot in Barnstable evacuated after gas line struck inside the building »

BARNSTABLE – The Home Depot store on Independence Drive was evacuated about 3 PM Saturday afternoon after reports a gas line was struck inside the building. Fire crews shut off the main gas feed to the structure and ventilated the interior. National Grid was called to make repairs. No injuries…

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16 charged after takedown of major fentanyl and cocaine trafficking operation In Southeastern Mass. including Falmouth »

BOSTON, MA – From Mass Attorney General’s office: A joint operation on Tuesday, April 15, and Wednesday, April 16, 2025, led by the Massachusetts State Police Commonwealth Interstate Narcotics Reduction Enforcement Team (CINRET), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Raynham Police Department,…

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