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Gas line struck on Route 28 in Yarmouth causing traffic slowdowns »

YARMOUTH – A construction crew reportedly part of the sewer installation crew struck a gas line on Route 28 in Yarmouth shortly before 1 PM Monday. The incident happened by College Street just west of Winslow Gray Road. National Grid was called to the scene. Traffic delays were likely in the area.…

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Discovery of life jacket floating in water prompts search of Wellfleet harbor »

WELLFLEET – The discovery of a life jacket floating in the water prompted a search of Wellfleet harbor late Monday morning. The search appeared to be centered on the area of Jeremy’s Point. The search did not result in any further findings and was suspended pending further development. Photos…

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One person taken to hospital, traffic stalled after car strikes deer on Route 6 in Orleans »

ORLEANS – One person was injured after their vehicle reportedly struck a deer. The crash happened shortly before noon on Route 6 westbound just past Exit 89 (Route 6A). The driver was transported to Cape Cod Hospital for evaluation. Traffic was stalled until the vehicle could be removed. The post…

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Two people treated for smoke inhalation after bedroom fire in Sandwich »

SANDWICH – Fire broke out in the bedroom of a Sandwich residence shortly before 9:30 AM Monday. Firefighters responded to the Telegraph Hill Road location and were able to quickly extinguish the flames. Two residents reportedly suffered smoke inhalation, one was transported to a hospital. Further…

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Breaking: House fire in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – Fire crews are on the scene of a house fire in Falmouth. The call in the 700 block of North Falmouth Highway came in shortly after 6:30 PM Sunday. Flames were pouring from the front of the house when crews arrived. CWN will bring you further details as we get them. The post Breaking:…

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Power out in West Barnstable after overnight vehicle vs pole crash »

WEST BARNSTABLE – A pickup struck a utility pole on Route 6A between Willow Street and Meetinghouse Way in West Barnstable around 1 AM Sunday. The driver was able to self-extricate and appeared to have escaped injury. As of 9 AM Eversource was still working to replace the pole resulting in 1,278…

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Driver Escapes Unscathed After Pickup Slams into Pole in W. Barnstable [HN Photos] »

      WEST BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS — An adult male driver escaped injury early Sunday morning after his pickup truck veered off Route 6A and crashed into a utility pole, snapping it in half and leaving the top section dangling from wires. The crash occurred around 1 a.m. on February…

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Eastham Valentine’s Day Horror: Woman Perishes in Icy Waters at First Encounter Beach, Husband Remains Missing »

  EASTHAM, MASSACHUSETTS – February 15, 2026 – A heartbreaking incident unfolded on Valentine’s Day at First Encounter Beach, where a couple’s morning walk with their dog turned deadly after both fell through the ice into frigid waters. Eastham authorities confirmed one fatality…

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Dennis Fire to host charity bowling tournament »

DENNIS – The Dennis Fire Department is hosting a charity bowling tournament on Sunday March 29th from 5 PM to 8 PM at Ryan Family Amusements 1067 Route 28 in South Yarmouth. The event will consists of 3 games of tenpin bowling with rollover, 50/50, raffle prizes and more. Anyone without an average…

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Breaking: Multiple units responding to ice rescue in Eastham »

EASTHAM – Multiple units are responding to an ice rescue at First Encounter Beach in Eastham. Initial reports say an officer following a dog heard someone calling for help in the icy water about 9:30 AM Saturday. Divers are among the units rushing to the scene. CWN will bring you further details…

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