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Former director of food services for Plymouth Public Schools charged with stealing food and equipment for side business »

BOSTON, MA – From U.S. Attorney Boston: The former Director of Plymouth Public Schools’ Food Services program has been charged in connection with a long-running fraud scheme that began in 2014 in which he allegedly stole food and commercial kitchen equipment for use and sale at his private…

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Barnstable Police seek missing man »

HYANNIS – From Barnstable Police: The Barnstable Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Michael Bearse Jr., who was reported missing from his Hyannis residence. Bearse is a white male with balding hair. He is 6’1″ tall and was last seen wearing blue jeans,…

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Dirt bike rider seriously injured in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – A dirt bike rider was injured in a crash in Falmouth Wednesday evening. Rescuers were called to a gravel pit off Thomas B. Landers Road about 6:45 PM. After extricating the victim from the area, he was transported by ambulance to St. Luke’s Hospital trauma center in New Bedford.…

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Pedestrian struck by a car in Chatham »

CHATHAM – A pedestrian was reportedly struck by a car in Chatham shortly before 5 PM Wednesday, The incident happened at the intersection of Route 28 and Morton Road. The victim was transported to Cape Cod Hospital with injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening. Chatham Police are…

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2nd man found guilty of first degree murder for the death of a man in East Falmouth in September 2022 »

FALMOUTH – From Cape & Islands District Attorney’s Office: Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert J. Galibois announced that on April 22, 2026, Charee Rainey, 43 years old, of Brighton, MA was found guilty by a jury in Barnstable Superior Court for his involvement in a murder that…

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Pole fire likely cause of Yarmouth power outage »

YARMOUTH – A pole fire was reported at North Main Street and White’s Path in Yarmouth around 10:45 AM Wednesday. Eversource is indicating about 750 customers without power in the area. The utility hopes to have to outage restored by 12:30 PM.

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Smoldering fire doused at Wellfleet Town Pier »

WELLFLEET – A smoldering fire at the Wellfleet Town Pier late Tuesday afternoon was quickly doused with minimal damage. No injuries were reported.

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Major crash closes Route 6 in Truro »

TRURO – A serious crash closed Route 6 in Truro near the Wellfleet line about 3:30 PM Tuesday. One person had to be extricated from the wreckage. A MedFlight helicopter was requested to land at the Marconi Station site in Wellfleet for that victim. Traffic was being diverted onto George Nilson…

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*** WATCH *** FAKE FED VS. FAKE COP IN FREAK MASK: Two Charged After Police Badges Flashed During Hyannis Standoff »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS — A 26-year-old Hyannis man in a full-head “freak mask” and a local business owner are both headed to court after a tense Main Street confrontation in which each allegedly flashed a law enforcement badge at the other, Barnstable police said. The bizarre showdown unfolded…

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Alert neighbor spots chimney fire in Dennis »

DENNIS – Dennis Fire responded to a reported chimney fire on Southport Lane around 6:40 PM after a neighbor spotted smoke and flames. Crews quickly located the home, removed smoldering debris from the chimney, and confirmed the fire had not spread. No damage or injuries were reported. Photos by…

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