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Falmouth Police say man spotted near school grounds posed no threat »

FALMOUTH – From Falmouth Police: On September 18, 2025, at approximately 5:36 PM, the Falmouth Police Department responded to Morse Pond School after receiving a report of a man who parked in the staff lot and then walked into the nearby woods. Officers quickly arrived and located the vehicle but…

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Developing: Investigation underway after body found in Wareham »

WAREHAM – An investigation is underway after a body was found along some railroad tracks off Main Street in Wareham Friday. Mass State Police detectives assigned to the Plymouth County District Attorney’s office were seen canvasing the area for clues. District Attorney Tim Cruz has confirmed…

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Falmouth Police cruiser, motorcycle collide »

FALMOUTH – A Falmouth Police cruiser and a motorcycle collided around 9:30 AM Friday. It happened on Gifford Street south of Brick Kiln Road. Luckily no serious injuries were reported but one person was taken to Falmouth Hospital as a precaution. An investigation is underway into the cause of the…

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Yarmouth Fire Lieutenant honored as Fire & Life Safety Educator of the Year »

YARMOUTH – From Mass Department of Fire Services: Lieutenant Matthew Bearse of the Yarmouth Fire Department was named the 2025 Fire & Life Safety Educator of the Year at the Department of Fire Services’ 30th Annual Fire & Life Safety Education Conference, State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine…

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Pursuit of Hyannis Hit-and-Run Vehicle Ends in Serious Crash, Shuts Down Mid-Cape Highway, Suspect in His 20s Badly Hurt [HN Video] »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS –  A hit-and-run crash in the vicinity of Route 132 and Phinneys Lane led to a chaotic police pursuit of a Ford F150 Thursday morning.  The chase culminated in a dramatic crash on Route 6 westbound in Bourne, causing serious “priority one” trauma to the suspect…

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Breaking: Route 6 westbound closed after vehicle allegedly failing to stop crashes before Sagamore Bridge »

BARNSTABLE – A vehicle that allegedly failed to stop for police and struck a vehicle on Route 132 in Barnstable crashed on Route 6 before the Sagamore Bridge about 11:30 AM Thursday. The highway was closed westbound at Route 130. There are reports of one serious injury at the scene who was transported…

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Mashpee Fire highlights interagency cooperation after report of vessel in distress »

MASHPEE – From Mashpee Fire: Wednesday evening, our department was dispatched in response to a report of a possible vessel in distress, identified as a small craft approximately 1/4 mile off New Seabury proper. Crews promptly deployed from Headquarters and rendezvoused with Mashpee Harbormaster…

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Delays likely after traffic crash on Route 6 westbound before Sagamore Bridge »

BOURNE – A traffic crash was reported on Route 6 westbound approaching the Sagamore Bridge about 3:30 PM Wednesday. Several people were being evaluated. Heavy traffic delays were likely for motorists headed off-Cape. CWN will bring you further details as we get them. The post Delays likely after…

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Gas main struck in Dennis promotion road closure, evacuation »

DENNIS – A two inch natural gas pipeline was struck by a construction crew about 11:40 AM Wednesday. The incident happened on Old Wharf Road at Ocean Drive. Old Wharf Road was closed in the area and adjacent properties were evacuated until National Grid could arrive and mitigate te leak. Further…

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Series of crashes snarl morning commute »

A series of traffic crashed stalled the morning rush on Cape Cod. WEST BARNSTABLE – A four-vehicle crash was reported on Route 6 westbound near Route 132. Several people were treated and released at the scene. DENNIS – A few minutes later a vehicle overturned on Route 6 eastbound near Route…

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