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Vehicle hits Bourne Council on Aging building »

BOURNE – A vehicle reportedly struck the Bourne Council on Aging building at 239 Main Street about noon Thursday. The driver was treated and released at the scene. A building inspector was called to check what was believed to be minor damage. Further details were not immediately available.

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Fire reported at Dennis motel »

DENNIS – Firefighters responded to the Travelodge on Route 28 in Dennis about 11:50 AM to find smoke showing from one of the rooms. No injuries were reported. Traffic delays were possible in the area. CWN will bring you further details as we get them.

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Breaking: Vehicle failing to stop for State Police causes crash on Bourne Bridge, heads toward Falmouth »

BOURNE – A vehicle allegedly failed to stop for State Police and took off at speeds reportedly exceeding 100 MPH. The vehicle caused a crash on the Bourne Bridge causing minor injuries to a trooper. The vehicle headed down MacArthur Boulevard (Route 28) into Falmouth. Officials terminated the pursuit…

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Bucket truck tips over in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH PORT – A bucket truck reportedly tipped over causing a worker to fall some 40 feet. The incident happened along the train tracks off Willow Street near Cross Street and appeared to involve a vehicle capable of traveling on the tracks. The worker was conscious and transported to Cape Cod…

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HN Photos from the Overnight: “Frog Parking Only” »

          ABOVE: Barnstable policemen conducted a traffic stop on a Mercedes-Benz sedan on Nightingale Lane near its intersection with Route 28 early this morning in front of a driveway clearly marked “Frog Parking Only.” Whether the driver identified as a frog remains unclear.…

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Large power outage in Chatham on one of the hottest days of the year »

CHATHAM – A large power outage was reported in Chatham on one of the hottest days of the year. Over 1,800 Eversource customers lost electricity, which the utility blamed on “equipment damage.” The company hoped to have service fully restored by 6:15 PM. Further details were not immediately…

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One person seriously injured in traffic crash in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – One person was seriously injured in a traffic crash in Falmouth about 4:30 PM Wednesday. The collision occurred at Old Barnstable Road and Old Meetinghouse Road. The victim was transported to St. Luke’s Hospital trauma center in New Bedford after a MedFlight was not immediately…

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Traffic Advisory: Paving Operations on Main Street, Hyannis »

HYANNIS – From the Town of Barnstable: On Thursday, July 2, 2026, a contractor working for the Town of Barnstable, RJV Construction Corporation, will be conducting paving operations in the vicinity of 720 Main Street, Hyannis. To facilitate this work, traffic modifications including temporary lane…

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Federal approval marks major milestone for Cape Cod Bridges Replacement Project »

BOURNE — Gov. Maura Healey’s office announced Wednesday that the Cape Cod Bridges replacement project has reached a major milestone after receiving federal approval of its Final Environmental Impact Statement and a Record of Decision from the Federal Highway Administration. The approval completes…

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Barnstable DPW truck, car collide in West Barnstable »

WEST BARNSTABLE – At about 10:15 AM Wednesday morning there was a two-vehicle crash on Route 149 at the Route 6 westbound exit 65 ramp. A Town of Barnstable DPW dump truck with a trailer and a car were involved. Three people were evaluated but no serious injuries were reported. Barnstable Police…

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