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Breaking: Structure fire reported at Sandwich auto body repair shop »

SANDWICH – Firefighters were called to the scene of a blaze in Sandwich about 1:30 PM Thursday. Mutual aid was called to a commercial building in the 300 block of Route 130 where flames were visible. All employees safely evacuated and no injuries were reported. CWN will bring you updates as we…

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Three people injured in traffic crash in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – Three people were injured in a traffic crash in Yarmouth about 11:45 AM Thursday. The collision happened in the Baker Square area where Route 28 and Main Street intersect. Traffic was being detoured around the scene and delays were likely in the area. Yarmouth Police are investigating…

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Harwich Fire hosts U.S. Coast Guard helicopter »

HARWICH – On Wednesday, Harwich hosted a static display with a USCG Helicopter at the Cape Cod Regional Technical High School. The purpose of this demonstration was for Public Safety personnel to become familiar with the capabilities and operations of the Coast Guard J-Hawk helicopter. The pilots…

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Tech rescue team called to Wellfleet to search for missing endanger person »

WELLFLEET – The Barnstable County Tech Rescue Team was called to Wellfleet about 4 PM Wednesday to search for a missing endangered person. The search appeared to be centered at Maurice’s Campground and units were staging at the Wellfleet Drive-In. CWN is checking with Wellfleet officials…

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Electrical malfunctions believed to have sparked brush fires in Bourne and Sandwich »

BOURNE – Firefighters responded to the Bay View Campgrounds at 260 MacArthur Boulevard (Route 28) in Bourne about 2 PM Wednesday. The affected area was wet down with no damage to camp areas. Lane closures on Route 28 caused traffic slowdowns. Nearly 1,200 customers lost power as a result of the…

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***  WATCH ***  Serious Harwich Crash: Both Drivers Hurt, One Airlifted to Off-Cape Trauma Center »

HARWICH, MASSACHUSETTS — A two-vehicle crash with heavy damage occurred shortly before 9 p.m. Tuesday on Route 124 near Har-Wood Avenue. Firefighters used the Jaws of Life and took at least 30 minutes to extricate at least one trapped occupant. One victim was transported to Cape Cod Gateway Airport…

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Breaking: Firefighters use Jaws of Life at Harwich crash »

HARWICH – A serious traffic crash was reported in Harwich sometime before 9 PM Tuesday. Rescuers were called to Pleasant Lane Avenue (Route 124) and Har-Wood Avenue and found two vehicles with heavy damage. Firefighters used the Jaws of Life to free at least one occupant from the wreckage. A MedFlight…

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Mother Duck Reunited with Her Ducklings After Hyannis Storm Drain Rescue »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS — 5/5/2026 – According to a Barnstable Police Department social media post, a concerned resident’s call led officers to a storm drain on Ocean Street, where they found a mother duck patiently waiting beside the metal grate. Her ducklings had fallen in and were trapped inside.…

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Fire crews respond to blaze at Truro residence »

TRURO – Fire crews from Provincetown and Wellfleet along with Truro responded to a reported structure fire at 446 Route 6 sometime after 11 AM Tuesday. Firefighters were able to douse the flames quickly and there were no immediate reports of injuries. Further details were not immediately available.

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Wind Advisory from noon to 10 PM Tuesday »

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 1143 AM EDT Mon May 4 2026 …WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM EDT TUESDAY… * WHAT…Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected. * WHERE…Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.…

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