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Driver Arrested for OUI Following Single-Vehicle Crash into Utility Pole in Marstons Mills »

      MARSTONS MILLS, MASSACHUSETTS — A driver was arrested for allegedly operating under the influence after a single-vehicle crash on Route 149 near Chesley Road late Monday evening. Barnstable Police and Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills Firefighters responded to the scene shortly…

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Two people taken to Cape Cod Hospital after rollover crash on Route 6 in Barnstable »

BARNSTABLE – Two people were injured after a traffic crash left a vehicle on its roof in the median on Route 6. The crash happened shortly after 5 PM west bound between Willow Street and Route 132. One person was reportedly ejected from the car. Both victims were transported to Cape Cod Hospital…

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Wind Advisory from 7 PM Monday through 1 AM Wednesday »

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 1239 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 …WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY… * WHAT…West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE…Portions of northern Connecticut,…

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Firefighters tend to large fuel spill in Woods Hole »

WOODS HOLE – Firefighters responded to a large diesel fuel spill at a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) building at 166 Water Street about 7:50 AM Monday. According to reports, about 100 gallons spilled while a generator was being refueled. Absorbent was placed down but crews…

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FLASH! B&E CAUGHT ON CAMERA! »

CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Sunday afternoon in a rough neighborhood… you’ve got one Santa on a getaway sled while two others pull off a brazen daytime B&E near downtown Hyannis—with Lil’ Frosty on the corner as a freakin’ lookout! Is there no decency left in this…

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Fire damages exterior of house in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – A fire was reported at a residence on Square Rigger Lane in Hyannis shortly before 8 PM Sunday. The fire appeared to be on the exterior of the residence and was quickly doused. Fire crews checked for any fire spread into the interior of the home. No injuries were reported. The cause of…

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Bourne Fire sets milestone having responded to most calls in a single year ever »

BOURNE – From Bourne Fire: Overnight last night, Bourne Fire/Rescue surpassed 5,299 emergency calls for service in 2025. Once again, this makes 2025 the busiest year in our department’s history. This marks the fifth consecutive year of increased call volume, reflecting the growing needs of our…

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Two Assisted Living Facility Employees Charged in Christmas Eve Gunfire Incident in Yarmouth Port »

‘Tis the season… YARMOUTH PORT, MASSACHUSETTS — Two employees of a local assisted living facility face multiple serious firearms charges after Yarmouth police investigated reports of numerous gunshots on Christmas Eve, leading to the discovery of illegal weapons and ammunition…

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Driver facing multiple charges after failing to stop for Eastham Police »

EASTHAM – A motorist allegedly failed to stop for police in Eastham around 9:30 PM Saturday evening. A pursuit ensued on Route 6 all the way to the rest area by the Bass River in Yarmouth where the driver was taken into custody. CWN is checking with Eastham Police for further details. The post…

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Vehicle strikes utility pole and overturns in Harwich »

HARWICH – A vehicle struck a utility pole and overturned in Harwich shortly after 8 PM Saturday. The crash happened on Orleans Road (Route 39) by Church Street. The driver was not injures. Eversource was called to check the pole. Harwich Police are investigating if black ice was a factor in the…

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