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Provincetown Deputy Fire Chief retires after nearly 40 years »

PROVINCETOWN – Provincetown Fire Deputy Chief James J. Roderick retired Monday after nearly 40 years on the job. In a post on social media, Provincetown Police recall Chief Roderick was a member of 192 serving first on the engine later transitioning to the ladder, where he also served as a volunteer…

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Good Samaritans rescue four people after sailboats capsizes in Waquoit Bay »

FALMOUTH – Good Samaritans rescued four people after two sailboats capsized plunging them into the chilly waters of Waquoit Bay sometime after 4 PM Monday. The four were brought in to the Waquoit Bay Yacht Club to be evaluated for possible hypothermia. All declined to go to the hospital. Further…

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One person injured in crash in Provincetown »

PROVINCETOWN – One person was injured in a crash in Provincetown. The crash happened about 9:30 Monday on Race Point Road between Beech Forest and Provincelands Visitor Center. Firefighters had to extricate the driver from the vehicle who was transported to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries.…

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Yarmouth Fire Deputy Chief Jon Sawyer retiring after 40 years of service »

YARMOUTH – Yarmouth Fire Department Deputy Fire Chief Jon Sawyer is retiring after 40 years of service. Family and friends are invited to a party on Wednesday March 27th at Yarmouth Fire Station #3 at 520 Buck Island  Road. The event runs from 9 AM to noon. Light refreshments will be served. The…

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Falmouth firefighters battle to keep shed fire from spreading »

FALMOUTH – Quick work by Falmouth Firefighters kept a fully involved shed fire from spreading to a house. The call came in about 3:30 PM Sunday on Oyster Pond Road. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The post Falmouth firefighters battle to keep shed fire from…

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Yarmouth Senior Center vehicle damaged in crash »

YARMOUTH – At about 2 PM Sunday there was a three-vehicle crash in the parking lot of the Yarmouth senior center on Forest Road. A Ford Fusion sedan reportedly struck a vehicle belonging to the senior center and then struck a second vehicle from the center. There were no injuries. Yarmouth Police…

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Driver escapes serious injury after vehicle rolls on roof in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – A driver was evaluated after their vehicle rolled onto its roof in Falmouth. It happened about 5:40 AM Sunday on Main Street near Nye Road. Traffic was detoured until the vehicle could be towed. Falmouth Police are investigating the crash. The post Driver escapes serious injury after…

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Sunday photo essay: Classic Cape Cod »

All photos by Jane Sheehy Emplit/CWN The post Sunday photo essay: Classic Cape Cod appeared first on CapeCod.com.

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Two vehicle crash in Centerville leaves one car on its roof »

CENTERVILLE – Two vehicles collided in Centerville Saturday evening leaving one on its roof. The crash happened shortly after 8:30 PM on Falmouth Road (Route 28) by the Bell Tower Mall. No serious injuries were reported. Traffic was diverted at at Phinney’s Lane and Old Stage Road while the…

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Cape Wide News Associate Craig Chadwick passes away »

HARWICH – Cape Wide News has learned of the passing of our associate Craig S. Chadwick. Chadwick died at home on February 24th with his wife and family at his side according to his obituary. Craig covered stories for CWN in the Harwich area for many years. You can read his full obituary here. CWN…

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