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Route 151 closed in Falmouth after serious traffic crash »

FALMOUTH – A serious traffic crash was reported on Nathan Ellis Highway (Route 151) in Falmouth shortly after 2:30 PM Friday. The collision which reportedly involved a box truck, happened just east of Ranch Road sending one vehicle into the wood line. Route 151 was closed between Ranch Road &…

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Fire breaks out in garage in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – Fire broke out at a garage in Hyannis early Friday afternoon. Smoke was showing from the garage on South Street by Old Colony Way. No injuries were reported. Further details were not immediately available. The post Fire breaks out in garage in Hyannis appeared first on CapeCod.com.

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Breaking: Large amount of police activity at residence in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – There is a large police presence at a residence on Teaticket Highway (Route 28) near Maravista Avenue Extension in Falmouth. Falmouth Police responded late Friday morning and State Police detectives were also on scene. CWN is checking with officials and we’ll bring you further…

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Sandwich Man, 67, Charged with Murder of His Sister After Police Find Her Body During Well-Being Check »

SANDWICH, MASSACHUSETTS — A 67-year-old Sandwich man has been charged with the murder of his 61-year-old sister after authorities responded to a well-being check and discovered her body showing clear signs of violent trauma. Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert J. Galibois and Sandwich Police…

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Breaking: Gas main break closes Route 151 in Mashpee »

MASHPEE – From Mashpee Fire: At this time (noon) route 151 is shut down to all traffic. A gas main was struck causing an uncontrolled leak. National Grid is on site trying to remediate the issue. All traffic is being routed down Old Barnstable Road. Editor’s note: The leak is on Nathan Ellis…

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BREAKING: Sandwich man charged with murder of his sister »

SANDWICH – From Cape & Islands District Attorney’s Office: Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert J. Galibois and Sandwich Police Chief Jason Keene announced that on Tuesday March 24, 2026, 67-year-old Kenneth Beltrame, of Sandwich, has been charged with murder. On March 24, 2026,…

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Cotuit Fire advises of planned power outage near fire station on Thursday »

COTUIT – From Cotuit Fire: Heads Up, Cotuit! Planned Power Outage on March 26 Eversource will be working on High Street in front of the fire station to relocate a telephone pole, which will require a temporary power outage in the area. This work is part of the ongoing fire station renovation project.…

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Pepperoni Power: Falmouth Firefighters Pull 11-Year-Old Yellow Lab from 12-Foot Sinkhole »

  FALMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS — Tessa, an 11-year-old yellow Labrador, is back home wagging her tail after a terrifying tumble into a 12-foot-deep sinkhole in her backyard Tuesday afternoon. At 2:43 p.m. on March 24, Falmouth Fire Rescue rushed to 387 Jones Road after the dog fell through a narrow,…

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Bridge work to cause delays on Bourne Bridge on Thursday »

BOURNE – From U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Inspection and maintenance work will be performed on the Bourne Bridge on Thursday March 26th from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. During this time, traffic will be restricted to one lane of travel in each direction to accommodate the work. No wide loads will be…

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Hyannis firefighters deal with traffic crash, vehicle fire at same location »

HYANNIS – Hyannis firefighters responded to a traffic crash at Route 28 and Walton Avenue. Fire crew also doused a car fire at the same location. One person from the crash was taken to Cape Cod Hospital. Further details were not immediately available. Photos by John P. Carroll/CWN The post Hyannis…

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