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Water leak in Dennis leaves section of Route 6A very icy »

DENNIS – The Dennis Water District is working an active water leak on Route 6A near Palmer Lane, causing extremely icy and hazardous roadway conditions. Motorists are urged to use caution and seek alternate routes while crews address the issue. The post Water leak in Dennis leaves section of Route…

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Eastham, Dennis Police introduce new officers »

EASTHAM – From Eastham Police: Please join us in welcoming our newest officer, William “Sam” O’Brien! Officer O’Brien graduated from the Randolph Police Academy on Friday. His graduation was attended by Chief Bohannon, Officer McGrath (who will be Officer O’Brien’s field training…

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: Muhammad Sakho (PA) »

Muhammad Sakho, Age Now: 10, Missing: 01/20/2026. Missing From PHILADELPHIA, PA. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Philadelphia Police Department (Pennsylvania) 1-215-686-3183.

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Traffic crash causes delays on Sagamore Bridge »

BOURNE – A traffic crash was reported on the Sagamore Bridge shortly after noon Monday. Mapping showed delays for motorists headed off-Cape. No injuries were reported. About 12:30 PM, a second crash was reported in the backup approaching the scene adding to the delays. No serious injuries were…

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Hyannis, Massachusetts ~ January 19, 2026 [HN Photos] »

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Continuing coverage: Power outages persist as snow starts to wind down »

8:30 AM update: Radar shows snow beginning to taper down. 4 inches is a popular measurement with a spotter report of nearly 6 inches in Dennis. Power outages from falling limbs continue to persist. Hardest hit is Harwich where 1378 Eversource customers are without power and heat. 375 are out in the town…

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Slippery conditions lead to crashes on the Cape »

CAPE COD – Officials were working several crashes on area roads due to slippery conditions Sunday evening. At least two cars collided on Route 6 westbound near Exit 65. A separate crash left a vehicle in the woods. In Wellfleet, a DPW vehicle and a car were involved in a collision. No injuries…

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No injuries reported after fire breaks out on Hy-Line ferry »

HYANNIS – Firefighters were called to the Hy-Line Ferry dock on Ocean Street about 5:45 PM Sunday. A fire reportedly broke out on the high speed Grey Lady. Crew members were able get the fire under control and the ferry docked and safely evacuated all passengers. Further details were not immediately…

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Car snaps utility pole in Mashpee »

MASHPEE – A car snapped a utility pole in Mashpee about 4 PM Sunday. The crash happened on Red Brook Road by Mashpee Fire Station #2. The driver was evaluated but appeared to have escaped any serious injuries. Mashpee Police are investigating the crash which has Red Brook Road closed in that area.…

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Good Samaritan pulls driver from vehicle on fire after crash in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – A Good Samaritan pulled a driver from a burning vehicle after it crash in Falmouth about 3:30 AM Sunday. The collision on Ashumet Road near Nathan Ellis Highway (Route 151) woke up the Good Samaritan who called 911 and rushed to the scene. The driver was transported to Falmouth Hospital…

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