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Chatham Police Lt. Sarah Harris promoted to Deputy Chief »

CHATHAM – From the town of Chatham: At Thursday night’s Select Board meeting Town Manager Jill R. Goldsmith introduced Lieutenant Sarah Harris as the Town’s next Deputy Police Chief. Lt. Harris has served as a member of the Chatham Police Department since 2000 when she joined the department…

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Big Nick’s Ride for the Fallen returns this weekend to honor Cape Cod’s fallen heroes »

YARMOUTH – The roar of hundreds of motorcycles, the sight of American flags lining Cape Cod roadways and thousands of supporters are expected to return this weekend as Big Nick’s Ride for the Fallen marks its 17th annual tribute to the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service…

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Worker escapes serious injury after machinery overturns at Truro DPW barn »

TRURO – A piece of machinery reportedly overturned at the Truro DPW facility on Town Hall Road shortly after 2 PM Friday. A worker was evaluated by EMTs but luckily escaped serious injury. Further details were not immediately available.

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ICE Arrests Dangerous Jamaican Criminal Illegal Alien in Hyannis with History of Rape and Murder Threat Charges »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS — ICE Boston officers arrested Altiman Peterkin, a criminal illegal alien from Jamaica, during targeted enforcement operations in Hyannis, according to a July 15, 2026, ICE media statement. Peterkin has a prior conviction for assault and battery on a family or household member.…

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Plymouth Police seek to identify “reckless” dirt bike operator »

PLYMOUTH – Plymouth Police are looking to identify the operator of this dirt bike who they say has been operating recklessly throughout Red Brook/Wareham Road/White Pond Area. Anyone with information on the identity of this operator, please contact Plymouth Police are (508) 830-4218 X15257.

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Caught on video: No injuries reported after vessel grounds off Woods Hole »

WOODS HOLE – Seven passengers were safely evacuated after a vessel grounded in the Woods Hole passage around 9 AM Friday. Several crew members remained on board. Falmouth Firefighters, Harbormaster and the Coast Guard all responded to the scene. A commercial salvage company was working to refloat…

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Car Bursts Into Flames on Route 6 Eastbound; No Crash, Driver Escapes Unharmed [Photo Notes] »

              HARWICH, MASSACHUSETTS — A vehicle traveling east on Route 6 suddenly erupted in flames early Friday morning, shutting down the highway for more than an hour despite no crash or injuries. The incident unfolded around 1:20 a.m. when the car, driving normally…

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Breaking: Small plane crashes at Myles Standish State Forest in Plymouth »

PLYMOUTH – A small plane reportedly crashed into a Curlew Pond at the Myles Standish State Forest in Plymouth sometime before 8 AM Thursday. Rescuers including divers were dispatched to the scene. According to reports, one person was rescued from the aircraft. CWN will bring you further details…

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Barnstable Patrolwoman Busts Man Breaking Into Brand New Volvos in Hyannis! [HN Video] »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN Video Notes] – It was just after 2:15 a.m. Thursday when security cameras at the Volvo dealership on North Street in Hyannis caught a man sneaking onto the lot and going through brand new vehicles. Barnstable Police squad cars hit the gas and Patrolwoman Rebecca Tatzel-Mandel…

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Flares Spotted from Smuggler’s Beach Fishing Pier Save Three Stranded Boaters Off West Dennis [HN Video] »

SOUTH YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS — Night fishermen at Smuggler’s Beach Fishing Pier spotted three red flares rising over the water and quickly turned a quiet evening into a successful rescue of three stranded boaters off West Dennis. Shortly after 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, anglers on the pier first saw…

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