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Suspect in Truro rape sentenced to 14 1/2 to 16 years in state prison »

TRURO – From the Cape & Islands District Attorney’s Office: Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert J. Galibois announced today that Judge Michael Cahillane in the Barnstable Superior Court imposed a state prison sentence of not less than 14 ½ years and not more than 16 years for…

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Fire breaks out at Falmouth pizzeria »

FALMOUTH – Fire broke out at a Falmouth Pizzeria about noon Thursday. Firefighters responded to Pizza 1 Subs 2 on East Falmouth Highway (Route 28) and discovered a fire in a bathroom that appeared to be spreading to the attic. Firefighters evacuated patrons and employees from the restaurant and…

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MassDOT to Present Bicycle and Pedestrian Detour Plan for Sagamore Bridge Construction »

BOURNE — State transportation officials will unveil plans next month for a new bicycle and pedestrian route designed to maintain access around the future Sagamore Bridge construction zone as work moves forward on the long-awaited bridge replacement project. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation…

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HN notes from the overnight: “Cooler Heads Prevailed…” Thursday, June 4, 2026 »

  MARSTONS MILLS, MASSACHUSETTS — Barnstable police and Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills firefighters responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash into a tree at the intersection of Old Falmouth Road and Route 149 shortly before midnight Wednesday evening. Due to a language barrier with…

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No injuries reported after camper erupts in flames in Truro »

NORTH TRURO – Truro firefighters responded to a fully involved camper fire sometime after 5 PM Wednesday. The fire was reported at the Adventure Bound Campground at 46 Highland Road. Some nearby brush also caught fire. According to reports, all occupants safely evacuated but one person was evaluated…

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Baby turkeys rescued from storm drain in Mashpee »

MASHPEE – From Mashpee Fire: Wednesday, Group 4 sprang into action to save several baby turkeys who had fallen into a storm drain. We’re happy to report that all the little ones were safely recovered and showed no signs of distress! They were reunited with their mom and the rest of their siblings…

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Careless disposal of smoking materials blamed for small fire at Cumberland Farms in Wellfleet »

WELLFLEET – A fire was reported at the Cumberland Farms store on Route 6 in Wellfleet shortly after 2 PM Wednesday. An automatic response brought in units from Truro and Eastham. Firefighters were able to determine careless disposal of smoking materials sparked a small fire that caused smoke in…

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Section of Route 6A in Sandwich closed after vehicle strikes utility pole »

SANDWICH – A vehicle struck a utility pole on Route 6A about 11:40 AM Wednesday. The crash was reported between Spring Hill Road and Nye Road. The driver was transported to Cape Cod Hospital. Route 6A was closed in the area until the scene was cleared.

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Falmouth Police investigating two rollover crashes »

FALMOUTH – Falmouth Police are investigating two rollover crashes Wednesday morning. The first crash happened shortly before 5 AM on Sandwich Road when two vehicles collided head-on causing one to overturn. One person was transported to a Falmouth Hospital for evaluation. Sandwich Road was closed…

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Driver evaluated after rollover crash in Sandwich »

SANDWICH – A driver was evaluated after a reported rollover crash in Sandwich. According to reports, shortly after 3:30 PM Tuesday, a vehicle clipped a parked vehicle and overturned on Tupper Road and River Street. The driver appeared to have escaped any serious injury. Sandwich Police are investigating…

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