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Tech rescue team called to Wellfleet to search for missing endanger person »

WELLFLEET – The Barnstable County Tech Rescue Team was called to Wellfleet about 4 PM Wednesday to search for a missing endangered person. The search appeared to be centered at Maurice’s Campground and units were staging at the Wellfleet Drive-In. CWN is checking with Wellfleet officials…

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Electrical malfunctions believed to have sparked brush fires in Bourne and Sandwich »

BOURNE – Firefighters responded to the Bay View Campgrounds at 260 MacArthur Boulevard (Route 28) in Bourne about 2 PM Wednesday. The affected area was wet down with no damage to camp areas. Lane closures on Route 28 caused traffic slowdowns. Nearly 1,200 customers lost power as a result of the…

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***  WATCH ***  Serious Harwich Crash: Both Drivers Hurt, One Airlifted to Off-Cape Trauma Center »

HARWICH, MASSACHUSETTS — A two-vehicle crash with heavy damage occurred shortly before 9 p.m. Tuesday on Route 124 near Har-Wood Avenue. Firefighters used the Jaws of Life and took at least 30 minutes to extricate at least one trapped occupant. One victim was transported to Cape Cod Gateway Airport…

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Breaking: Firefighters use Jaws of Life at Harwich crash »

HARWICH – A serious traffic crash was reported in Harwich sometime before 9 PM Tuesday. Rescuers were called to Pleasant Lane Avenue (Route 124) and Har-Wood Avenue and found two vehicles with heavy damage. Firefighters used the Jaws of Life to free at least one occupant from the wreckage. A MedFlight…

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Mother Duck Reunited with Her Ducklings After Hyannis Storm Drain Rescue »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS — 5/5/2026 – According to a Barnstable Police Department social media post, a concerned resident’s call led officers to a storm drain on Ocean Street, where they found a mother duck patiently waiting beside the metal grate. Her ducklings had fallen in and were trapped inside.…

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Fire crews respond to blaze at Truro residence »

TRURO – Fire crews from Provincetown and Wellfleet along with Truro responded to a reported structure fire at 446 Route 6 sometime after 11 AM Tuesday. Firefighters were able to douse the flames quickly and there were no immediate reports of injuries. Further details were not immediately available.

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Wind Advisory from noon to 10 PM Tuesday »

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 1143 AM EDT Mon May 4 2026 …WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM EDT TUESDAY… * WHAT…Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected. * WHERE…Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.…

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West Barnstable Fire to dedicate fire station to Chief John Jenkins »

WEST BARNSTABLE – The West Barnstable Fire Department (WBFD) is dedicating the fire station in memory of Chief John Jenkins on May 4th at 5 PM at Station 1 2160 Meetinghouse Way. Light refreshments will be served and additional parking will be available at Meetinghouse Farm. From WBFD: John served…

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Osprey nest suspected in power outage that interrupted high school prom in Mashpee »

MASHPEE – An Osprey nest is suspected of causing a power outage that affected 1,000 customers in Mashpee. The outage occurred about 9:30 PM Saturday. The Mashpee High School prom was in progress at the time. Luckily the building where the event was occurring had a generator so the prom was able…

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Fire breaks out in chicken coop in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – Fire broke out in a chicken coop in Falmouth about 9:30 PM Saturday. The homeowner on Cloverfield Way was able to put most of the fire out before crews arrived. It was not clear if any chickens were hurt. Further details were not immediately available.

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