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Alcohol suspected in car vs pole crash in Osterville »

OSTERVILLE – A car struck a utility pole in Osterville shortly after 1 AM Saturday. The crash happened at South County Road & Jubilation Way. The woman driving was evaluated at the scene by EMTs. Eversource was called to replace the pole and restore power in the area. Barnstable Police are…

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Mashpee Woman Faces OUI Charges After Crash Knocks Out Power in Osterville »

      OSTERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS — A 29-year-old Mashpee woman has been charged with operating under the influence after a single-vehicle crash that snapped a utility pole and caused a power outage affecting about 100 residences in Osterville early Saturday morning. The incident occurred…

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Truro Police swear in new officer »

TRURO – From Truro Police: On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, Officer William Dimitres was sworn in at town hall. Officer William Dimitres joined the Truro Police Department after serving with the Chatham Police Department for nearly five years. He is a graduate of the Cape Cod Municipal Police Academy…

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Driver escapes serious injury after vehicle strikes utility pole and overturns in Harwich »

HARWICH – A vehicle reportedly struck a utility pole and overturned in Harwich sometime after 6:30 PM Friday. The crash happened in the area of 300 Queen Anne Road. The driver was able to self-extricate and was transported to Cape Cod Hospital for evaluation. Eversource was called to replace the…

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Firefighters quickly douse basement fire in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – Firefighters were able to quickly get a basement fire under control in Falmouth. Crews responded to 29 Lawrence Street around 11:45 AM Friday. No injuries were reported. Road closures were reported in the area due to hose lines in the street. Further details were not immediately available.…

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Local firefighters graduate State Fire Academy »

BRIDGEWATER – State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and Massachusetts Firefighting Academy leadership today announced the graduation of 25 firefighters from the 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program. Video of the ceremony will be posted to the Department of Fire Services YouTube channel…

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Mass State Police mourn tragic passing of Sergeant’s daughter in Sandwich »

SANDWICH – The Massachusetts State Police have confirmed Riley Cochrane, killed in a tragic accident on December 7th, was the daughter of MSP Sergeant Edward Cochrane. From the State Police Association of Massachusetts: 𝑾𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑹𝒊𝒍𝒆𝒚 𝑪𝒐𝒄𝒉𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒆…

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Falmouth Police Chief receives Pelletier Award »

FALMOUTH – From the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association: At Today’s MCOPA Installation Ceremony we were proud to present the Hector J. Pelletier Award to Chief Jeffrey Lourie of the Falmouth Police Department. Chief Lourie has been a co-captain of our Jimmy Fund Walk Team since 2018 and…

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Orleans Board of Assessors Chairwoman Charged with Trafficking Fentanyl, Resigns from Position »

ABOVE LEFT: Booking photo of Julia Lee, charged December 5, 2025 with Trafficking Fentanyl and a litany of other drug charges; RIGHT: Orleans PD evidence image… ORLEANS, MASSACHUSETTS – Julia Lee, the 57-year-old chairwoman of the Town of Orleans Board of Assessors, has been charged…

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Truck, SUV crash causes delays on Route 6 in Wellfleet »

WELLFLEET – A traffic collision between a garbage truck and a SUV caused delays for a time on Route 6 in Wellfleet. The crash happened about 11:45 AM Thursday by Aaron Rich Road. No serious injuries were reported. Wellfleet Police are investigating. Photos by AAP/CWN The post Truck, SUV crash causes…

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