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Cyanobacteria Advisories Issued for Three Barnstable Ponds »

BARNSTABLE — Health officials are warning pet owners to keep animals away from several local ponds after elevated levels of cyanobacteria were detected in recent water quality testing. According to a water quality update issued June 4, a new pet advisory has been issued for Hinckley Pond following…

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Brewster firefighters respond to smoke at Kings Landings apartments »

BREWSTER – Firefighters were called to the Kings Landings apartments on State Street in Brewster about 8:30 AM Friday after reports of a fire in one of the buildings. Smoke was discovered on arrival and after an investigation, it was learned burning material, possibly burnt food, was removed by…

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Falmouth man linked to series of break-ins »

FALMOUTH – From Falmouth Police: On Thursday, June 4th, 2026, the Falmouth Police Department arrested a suspect in connection with an aggravated burglary and assault that occurred in the Ashumet Valley neighborhood on May 25, 2026. On May 25, 2026, at approximately 9:41 PM, Falmouth Police Officers…

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“Rookie” Patrolwoman Nabs Drunk Driver After Pickup Found Missing Half Its Transmission at Hyannis Traffic Light [HN Photos] »

Above: Barnstable Police Patrolwoman Rebecca Tatzel-Mandel handcuffs a suspected drunk driver while her field training officer keeps a close eye on the procedure.     HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS — A newly sworn Barnstable Police patrolwoman made a memorable arrest Thursday night when…

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Multi-day training test readiness for local marine emergency response »

CAPE COD – Over the past two days, members of the Barnstable Fire Department participated in annual marine operations training on Cape Cod Bay alongside our regional response partners from the Sandwich Fire Department, U.S. Coast Guard Station Cape Cod Canal, and U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Cape…

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Vehicle strikes parked car, crashes into garage in Truro »

TRURO – A car reportedly struck a parked car and crashed into a garage in North Truro. The collision happened shortly after 7:30 PM Thursday on Shore Road (Route 6A) not far from the Provincetown town line. No injuries were reported. A building inspector was called to check the stability of the…

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Suspect in Truro rape sentenced to 14 1/2 to 16 years in state prison »

TRURO – From the Cape & Islands District Attorney’s Office: Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert J. Galibois announced today that Judge Michael Cahillane in the Barnstable Superior Court imposed a state prison sentence of not less than 14 ½ years and not more than 16 years for…

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Fire breaks out at Falmouth pizzeria »

FALMOUTH – Fire broke out at a Falmouth Pizzeria about noon Thursday. Firefighters responded to Pizza 1 Subs 2 on East Falmouth Highway (Route 28) and discovered a fire in a bathroom that appeared to be spreading to the attic. Firefighters evacuated patrons and employees from the restaurant and…

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MassDOT to Present Bicycle and Pedestrian Detour Plan for Sagamore Bridge Construction »

BOURNE — State transportation officials will unveil plans next month for a new bicycle and pedestrian route designed to maintain access around the future Sagamore Bridge construction zone as work moves forward on the long-awaited bridge replacement project. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation…

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HN notes from the overnight: “Cooler Heads Prevailed…” Thursday, June 4, 2026 »

  MARSTONS MILLS, MASSACHUSETTS — Barnstable police and Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills firefighters responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash into a tree at the intersection of Old Falmouth Road and Route 149 shortly before midnight Wednesday evening. Due to a language barrier with…

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