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Photos: A snowy day on Cape Cod »

CAPE COD – It was a picture postcard snowy day Sunday on Cape Cod. Police reported a few fender benders but no major crashes. The post Photos: A snowy day on Cape Cod appeared first on CapeCod.com.

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NEWS ROUNDUP: Gun Uncovered After Recent Tobey Farm Tension; Charges in Stump Grinder Heist; Pursuit Ends, Car Then Reported Stolen! »

DENNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – [UPDATE] – In the early hours of December 11, 2025, a tense police operation unfolded at Tobey Farm in Dennis, Massachusetts, after reports of a man holding a woman at gunpoint. Dennis police, supported by state troopers and Yarmouth officers, swiftly responded to 352 Route…

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Worker injured at Harwich cemetery after equipment overturns »

HARWICH – A worker was injured Saturday around 11 AM when a construction vehicle fell on its side at Island Pond Cemetery. Harwich Fire and Rescue transported the victim to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. Harwich Police assisted at the scene. Further details were not immediately available.…

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Winter Weather Advisory from 10 PM Saturday through 7 PM Sunday »

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 1254 AM EST Sat Dec 13 2025 …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY… * WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE…The south coast…

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Alcohol suspected in car vs pole crash in Osterville »

OSTERVILLE – A car struck a utility pole in Osterville shortly after 1 AM Saturday. The crash happened at South County Road & Jubilation Way. The woman driving was evaluated at the scene by EMTs. Eversource was called to replace the pole and restore power in the area. Barnstable Police are…

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Mashpee Woman Faces OUI Charges After Crash Knocks Out Power in Osterville »

      OSTERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS — A 29-year-old Mashpee woman has been charged with operating under the influence after a single-vehicle crash that snapped a utility pole and caused a power outage affecting about 100 residences in Osterville early Saturday morning. The incident occurred…

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Truro Police swear in new officer »

TRURO – From Truro Police: On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, Officer William Dimitres was sworn in at town hall. Officer William Dimitres joined the Truro Police Department after serving with the Chatham Police Department for nearly five years. He is a graduate of the Cape Cod Municipal Police Academy…

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Driver escapes serious injury after vehicle strikes utility pole and overturns in Harwich »

HARWICH – A vehicle reportedly struck a utility pole and overturned in Harwich sometime after 6:30 PM Friday. The crash happened in the area of 300 Queen Anne Road. The driver was able to self-extricate and was transported to Cape Cod Hospital for evaluation. Eversource was called to replace the…

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Firefighters quickly douse basement fire in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – Firefighters were able to quickly get a basement fire under control in Falmouth. Crews responded to 29 Lawrence Street around 11:45 AM Friday. No injuries were reported. Road closures were reported in the area due to hose lines in the street. Further details were not immediately available.…

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Local firefighters graduate State Fire Academy »

BRIDGEWATER – State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and Massachusetts Firefighting Academy leadership today announced the graduation of 25 firefighters from the 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program. Video of the ceremony will be posted to the Department of Fire Services YouTube channel…

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