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West Nile Virus detected in Chatham »

CHATHAM – From the Town of Chatham: The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) has confirmed that West Nile Virus (WNV) was detected in a mosquito sample collected in Chatham on August 18, 2026. This is the first detection of West Nile Virus in Chatham since testing began. As a result,…

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Video: Harwich fire responds to propane leak »

HARWICH – From Harwich Fire: Around 9 AM Thursday, Harwich Engine 2 was dispatched to Nauset Beach View Path for an odor of propane. On arrival they found an underground tank that had been struck by a machine causing a small leak at the value that couldn’t be secured. Car 1 and Car 2 also […]

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40-Year-Old Sandwich Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges »

SANDWICH – From Sandwich Police: On August 18, 2026, Sandwich Police Detectives, with assistance from the Massachusetts State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and the Barnstable Police Department, executed a search warrant at a residence located in Sandwich, MA. As a result of…

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Person pulled from water off Osterville and transported to Cape Cod Hospital »

OSTERVILLE – A mariner spotted and reportedly pulled a person from the water off Sepuit Road in Osterville around 12:30 PM Thursday. The victim was transported to Cape Cod Hospital. CWN has reached out to officials for further details.

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Former Massachusetts National Guardsman sentenced to over six years in prison for possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material »

BOSTON, MA – From U.S. Attorney Office Massachusetts: A former Master Sergeant of the 102 Security Forces of the Massachusetts National Guard stationed in Sandwich, Mass., was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston for possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Nicholas…

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Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash on Route 6 in Truro »

TRURO – A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash on Route 6 near the Wellfleet line. The victim was transported to the Marconi site in Wellfleet to meet a MedFlight helicopter to be flown to an off-Cape trauma center. Traffic already heavy due to the Carnival Parade in Provincetown was further…

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Overnight Hyannis: Crowbars at 4 a.m., E-Bike Wipeouts, and the Quiet Magic Before the Rat Race [HN Photos] »

ABOVE: A number of uniformed Barnstable Police patrol officers responded to a Hyannis address shortly after 4 a.m. Thursday after a report of a man suffering some type of mental health crisis in someone’s backyard. He was said to be holding a crowbar. Officers arrived and confronted the man. He was…

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Route 6A in Dennis closed after car strikes utility pole »

DENNIS – A car struck a utility pole in Dennis around 1 PM Wednesday. The crash happened on Route 6A by Cape Abilities. No serious injuries were reported. Route 6A was closed at South Yarmouth Road while Eversource crews responded to assess the situation. The collision is under investigation by…

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Two people taken to hospital after traffic crash in Bourne »

BOURNE – Two people were transported to a hospital following a traffic crash in Bourne. The two-vehicle collision happened on MacArthur Boulevard (Route 28) by Forest Park Drive. Traffic slowdowns were likely in the area. Bourne Police are investigating the cause of the crash. Further details were…

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Provincetown Police issued parking, traffic and safety advisory for Carnival Parade on Thursday »

PROVINCETOWN – From Provincetown Police: With Carnival taking place on Thursday, August 20, 2026, residents and visitors should be aware of several important parking, traffic, and safety changes. Please plan ahead and allow extra time when traveling through Provincetown. NO PARKING – COMMERCIAL…

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