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West Nile Virus detected in mosquito sample collected in Cotuit »

BARNSTABLE — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) has confirmed that West Nile virus (WNV) has been detected in a mosquito sample collected in the Town of Barnstable. According to the Barnstable Public Health Division, a sample of 15 mosquitoes collected in Cotuit on July 21, 2026,…

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Video: Chatham Police holds change of command ceremony to introduce new Chief, Deputy Chief »

CHATHAM – On Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., the Chatham Police Department held conduct a “Change of Command” ceremony as retiring Chief Mike Anderson is succeeded by Deputy Chief Lou Malzone. Chief Malzone will serve as the eighth Chief in Chatham PD history. At this ceremony, Deputy…

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Fire breaks out in laundry room of Barnstable County House of Corrections »

BOURNE – A fire broke out in the laundry room of the Barnstable County House of Corrections at the Sheriff’s Facility shortly after 11 AM Thursday. The fire appeared to be contained to a container of towels which were doused and removed from the building. Firefighters had to ventilate smoke…

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Overnight work scheduled for tonight on Bourne Bridge »

BOURNE – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reports there will be overnight work for road repairs on the Bourne Bridge tonight from 9 PM to 3 AM. During this work, traffic impacts would include one lane would remain open in each direction, temporary lane shifts and intermittent traffic holds are…

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Mashpee Woman Accused of $13K Fraudulent Return Scam at Aubuchon Hardware »

SANDWICH, MASSACHUSETTS  –  A former Aubuchon Hardware employee in Sandwich has been arrested after authorities say she orchestrated a $13,000 fraudulent return scheme over just 36 days. Heather Wood, of Mashpee, allegedly processed 35 fake returns while working at the store, funneling more than…

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Mashpee woman arrested following investigation into $13,000 fraudulent return scheme »

SANDWICH – From Sandwich Police: A Mashpee woman was arrested following an investigation into a $13,000 fraudulent return scheme. On July 15, 2026, officers from the Sandwich Police Department responded to Aubuchon Hardware after store management reported to the police department that an employee…

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Transformer explosions close part of Route 28 in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – From Yarmouth Police: Route 28 is closed between The Cove Resort and Camp Street. There is NO access to Route 28 from Town Brook Road. This is a result of multiple electrical transformer failures. Please use alternate routes. _____ Eversource is reporting 650 customers without power…

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Several ambulances called to traffic crash in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – Several ambulances were called to a traffic crash in Yarmouth. The two-vehicle collision happened at Willow and South Streets shortly before noon Wednesday. The victims were transported to Cape Cod Hospital, one under a trauma alert. Motorists were urged to seek alternate routes. Further…

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ICE Holds “Criminal Illegal Alien” in Federal Custody Pending Removal Proceedings; 2022 Rape Allegations Did Not Advance Past Probable Cause Hearing [LATEST UPDATE!] »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS — Altiman Peterkin, a Jamaican national arrested by ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations during a targeted operation in Hyannis, remains in federal custody at the Plymouth County Correctional Facility as removal proceedings continue, according to ICE New England after an information…

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Downed tree causes crash on I-495 in Wareham »

WAREHAM – The stormy weather caused a close call in Wareham. Shortly before 8 PM Tuesday, A large tree came down blocking a large section of I-495 near Exit 2 (Route 58) in Wareham. A car apparently trying to avoid the tree struck a guardrail. Luckily no serious injuries were reported. A MassDOT…

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