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*** WATCH *** Accused Child Predator Snagged During Desperate Bike Escape Bid in Hyannis »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – A man facing major child enticement charges out of Quincy, Massachusetts, turned a quiet Sunday night into a chaotic pursuit, attempting to evade Barnstable Police on nothing more than a bicycle. The drama kicked off around 10:30 p.m. on March 8, 2026, when a patrol officer…

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Traffic crash closes two of three lanes on Route 25 before Bourne Bridge »

PLYMOUTH – A traffic crash about 2 miles before the Bourne Bridge on Route 25 eastbound left a large debris field closing two of the three lanes. The crash happened shortly after 3 PM Sunday. There did not appear to be any serious injuries. MassDOT was called to clear the debris. Mass State Police…

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Sunday photo essay: St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2026 »

All photos by Jane Sheehy Emplit/CWN The post Sunday photo essay: St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2026 appeared first on CapeCod.com.

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D.A. identifies fisherman killed when vessel capsized off Provincetown »

PROVINCETOWN – From the Cape and Islands District Attorney’s Office: Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert J. Galibois announced today that on March 5, 2026, a fishing vessel known as the Yankee Rose was discovered capsized approximately 2 nautical miles off the coast of Provincetown,…

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Connecticut man is under arrest after allegedly fleeing from Police in Sandwich. »

SANDWICH – From Sandwich Police: Shortly after 4 PM Saturday, a Sandwich Police Officer observed a vehicle, a white 2008 Honda Accord, travelling South on Route 130 make a left turn onto Cotuit Road. The vehicle was operating on the wrong side of the traffic island at the time. The officer attempted…

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Man seriously injured after being pinned by heavy equipment in Cotuit »

COTUIT – Cotuit firefighters rushed to a Little River Road residence shortly before 3 PM Saturday after reports a person was pinned under a piece of heavy equipment. Crews used air bags to free the victim who was rushed to Cape Cod Hospital. Further details were not immediately available. The post…

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Provincetown firefighters respond to chimney fire at Atlantic House »

PROVINCETOWN – Provincetown Firefighters responded to a chimney fire at the popular Atlantic House bar on Masonic Place late Saturday morning. Crews determined there was an active fire in the chimney. A hose line was stretched and the ladder truck ascended to the roof. Firefighters were able to…

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Close call after reports of cell phone explosion at Hyannis assisted living facility »

HYANNIS – Barnstable Police and Hyannis Fire rushed to a scene at the Captain Eldridge House on Pine Avenue shortly before 7 AM Saturday. According to reports, a cellphone began smoking and leaking. The occupant quickly left the unit, closing the door behind them and then called 911 from another…

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Dennis Fire warns of tree service scams »

DENNIS – From Dennis Police: BEWARE OF TREE SERVICE SCAMS Tree service scams in the Barnstable/Cape Cod area have been on the increase since the devastating blizzard. There have been texts sent to cell phones claiming they are working nearby, and offering low-cost services to remove downed trees…

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Major Cocaine Bust in Falmouth: Two Men Arrested with Over 400 Grams After High-Speed Traffic Stop »

FALMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS — In a coordinated crackdown on suspected drug trafficking, authorities seized more than 400 grams of cocaine and arrested two men residing in Edgartown following a dramatic traffic stop on Route 28, officials announced Friday. The operation unfolded late Thursday evening when…

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