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Ordnance found at Eastham Beach being detonated in place »

EASTHAM – From Eastham Police: Please be advised that a volatile ordinance was discovered at a bay beach in North Eastham earlier today. The Massachusetts State Police Bomb Squad was requested to the scene and decided that the safest course of action is to detonate the device at its current remote…

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No injuries after garbage truck peels side off box truck in Dennis »

DENNIS – A garage truck apparently sideswiped a box truck peeling the side open. The crash happened about 10:00 AM Thursday at Route 28 & Trotting Park Road. No injuries were reported. Dennis Police are investigating. Photos by a Cape Wide News reader. If you see breaking news and can safely…

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Dennis man convicted after jury trial of making threats towards state representative »

BARNSTABLE – From Cape & Islands District Attorney’s Office: Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert J. Galibois announced today that James Spence, 63 years old, of Dennis, was convicted by a jury for his involvement in making a threat against State Representative Steve Xiarhos. On…

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Dennis Man Convicted for Threatening to Burn House, Tar and Feather State Rep. Xiarhos over “Trumpism” »

BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS – A 63-year-old Dennis resident has been convicted of threatening to commit arson against State Representative Steve Xiarhos after posting a menacing message on social media railing against “Trumpism,” according to a statement from Cape & Islands District Attorney…

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: Zade Ringgold (MD) »

Zade Ringgold, Age Now: 10, Missing: 11/11/2025. Missing From Baltimore, MD. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Baltimore Police Department (Maryland) 1-410-396-2444 .

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Firefighters extinguish basement fire in Eastham »

EASTHAM – Firefighters responded to a basement fire in Eastham about 7:30 AM Wednesday. The fire was reported in a cottage on State Highway (Route 6) by Eastwind Drive. According to reports, an object may have been too close to a heater and started smoldering. No injuries were reported. Further…

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Operation Firewall results in arrests of more than 50 suspects including a Truro man for crimes against children as an extension of the Department’s Excellence Initiative »

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Tuesday, the Massachusetts State Police announced the results of Operation Firewall, a three-day, statewide operation that occurred last week. Developed by the State Police’s Division of Investigative Services, the Operation addresses the growing problem of possession, production,…

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Northern Lights make grand appearance »

CAPE COD – The Northern Lights, or aurora borealis made quite an appearance across the region including on Cape Cod. Bourne Police captured the display above, while Dennis Fire posted the photo below. According to Wikipedia “These colorful lights are caused by the interaction of solar wind…

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Cape Wide News thanks those who have worn the uniform »

CAPE COD – All of us at Cape Wide News would like to thank the men and women who have worn the uniform for our nation. Freedom is not free and we owe you a debt of gratitude on this Veterans Day. The post Cape Wide News thanks those who have worn the uniform appeared first on CapeCod.com.

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Falmouth Fire-Rescue holds awards and recognition ceremony »

FALMOUTH – From Falmouth Fire-Rescue: Monday, the Falmouth Fire Rescue Department held its Awards and Recognition Ceremony, celebrating the dedication and bravery of our team. Chief Smith opened the ceremony with inspiring remarks before the swearing in and pinning of our newest firefighters: •…

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