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Brewster officials advise of traffic delays for annual Brew Run on Saturday »

BREWSTER – On Saturday, August 12, the Town of Brewster will be hosting the Annual Brew Run. The Brew Run is a 5.2-mile road race beginning at The Woodshed. Link to race registration is below. Same day registration starts at 2:00 PM behind the Woodshed on Route 6A.”link” The Brew Run…

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Boil Water Order issued in Bourne »

BOURNE – A BOIL WATER ORDER is in effect for the Bourne Water District until further notice. The Bourne Water District encompasses the entire Cape side of Bourne from the Sandwich town line to the Falmouth town line. For further information contact the district at 508-563-2294 or 508-209-4863 The…

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Brewster Fire/Rescue Receives $91,500 FEMA (AFG) Award for Pump, Aerial Ladder, and Driver Training »

BREWSTER – From Brewster Fire: On Friday August 11th Brewster Fire/Rescue received notification from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that our 2022 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Application has been approved and would receive funding in the amount of $91,500. In providing…

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COVID causing staffing shortages at the Steamship Authority affecting service »

WOODS HOLE – From the Steamship Authority 3 p.m. update: Unfortunately we are unable to staff both boats on Friday morning as well, so the M/V Governor trips through the 11:05 AM departure from Vineyard Haven are also canceled. Prior post: Due to a staffing issue on the M/V Island Home related…

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Sheriff’s deputy facing charges following incident with motorist »

BOURNE – From Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office: On July 29th, 2023, at approximately 2:45 PM, A Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office employee was pulled over by the Massachusetts State Police on Route 28 in Bourne, in response to a call from a motorist. The employee was arrested and…

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Multi vehicle crash slows traffic on Route 6 WB at Route 149 »

WEST BARNSTABLE – A crash involving up to four vehicles was causing traffic slowdown on Route 6 in West Barnstable. The crash happened about 4 PM Thursday on Route 6 westbound at the onramp from Route 149 (Exit 65). Several people were evaluated for injuries. Mass State Police were investigating…

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Skaket Beach in Orleans closed to swimming due to high bacteria »

ORLEANS – Skaket Beach is closed to swimming due to elevated bacterial levels in the water. This can happen for several reasons including storm water runoff, failing septic systems and wildlife waste. The beach is open to all who wish to enjoy it from the shore! A status update will be issued within…

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Falmouth man among six indicted in multi state drug conspiracy »

FALMOUTH – Six individuals were indicted today by a federal grand jury in Boston for their alleged involvement in a drug trafficking organization that distributed oxycodone pills, obtained from a source in the Houston area, across Southeastern Massachusetts and beyond. The following defendants…

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Two injured, one seriously in golf cart accident in West Barnstable »

WEST BARNSTABLE – Two people were injured, one seriously when a golf cart reportedly struck a tree. The incident happened around 1:30 PM Thursday in the 300 block of Church Street. Both victims were transported to Cape Cod Hospital. Further details were not immediately available. The post Two injured,…

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Mass State Police update their “most wanted” including Yarmouth child rape suspect from 2012 »

YARMOUTH – Mass State Police are updating and reprofiling some of their “Most Wanted” fugitives. Included is a man wanted for rape of a child in 2012 in Yarmouth Alexander Keen Grant is wanted for an alleged 2012 sexual assault in Yarmouth. An investigation by Yarmouth Police determined…

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