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Truck, SUV crash causes delays on Route 6 in Wellfleet »

WELLFLEET – A traffic collision between a garbage truck and a SUV caused delays for a time on Route 6 in Wellfleet. The crash happened about 11:45 AM Thursday by Aaron Rich Road. No serious injuries were reported. Wellfleet Police are investigating. Photos by AAP/CWN The post Truck, SUV crash causes…

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Three individuals indicted by grand jury in three unrelated human trafficking investigations on Cape Cod »

BARNSTABLE – From the Cape & Islands District Attorney’s office: Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert J. Galibois announced today that on December 5, 2025, 2 individuals Luca Aguilar, 20 years old, of Brewster, and Rina Althany Hernadez Alcantara, 38 years old, of Sandwich, were…

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Wind advisory 10 AM Today through 10 AM Friday »

Wind Advisory URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 1205 AM EST Thu Dec 11 2025 …WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY… * WHAT…West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE…Portions of…

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Tense Disturbance Ends Peacefully: Man Detained in Ongoing Dennis Gun Threat Investigation [HN Video] »

DENNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – Early this morning, December 11, 2025, a reported disturbance at the Tobey Farm house at 352 Route 6A turned into a tense police operation after reports of a man holding a woman at gunpoint. Dennis Police responded around 3:20 a.m., with state troopers and Yarmouth patrol officers…

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State Fire Marshal reminds residents of Christmas tree fire hazards »

STOW, MA – As the holiday season gets underway, State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine is reminding residents to select Christmas trees carefully, water them every day, and decorate them safely to reduce the risk of a fire. “A dry Christmas tree can burn like a forest fire in your home,” said State…

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Firefighters extricate driver after two-vehicle collision in Provincetown »

PROVINCETOWN – Firefighters had to extricate a driver after a two-vehicle collision in Provincetown. The crash happened about 6:15 PM Wednesday at Howland Street and Harry Kemp Way. Both drivers were evaluated for possible injuries. The crash is under investigation by Provincetown Police. Further…

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Traffic crash at base of Sagamore Bridge causing delays for motorists headed off-Cape; 2nd crash on Route 25 before Bourne Bridge. »

BOURNE – A traffic crash was reported on Route 6 at the base of the Sagamore Bridge around 5:45 PM Wednesday. The collision was causing significant delays for commuters headed off-Cape. Mass State Police are investigating the cause of the crash. About 6:15 PM, another crash was reported on Route…

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Dennis animal control seeks information after cat found alive but apparently shot »

DENNIS – Dennis Animal Control is seeking the public’s help regarding an incident in the Trotting Park Rd / Sunset Ln area of West Dennis sometime over the past week. A cat was found alive but appears to have been shot. We are asking nearby residents to please check any security cameras, doorbell…

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Box truck goes over guardrail on Route 28 in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – A box truck reportedly went over the guardrail on Route 28 in Falmouth around 3:45 PM Wednesday. The crash happened near the Thomas B. Landers Road exit reportedly leaving the truck in a precarious state propped up by a wood chipper. The driver was reportedly able to get out and appeared…

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Two vehicles collide at Route 6 & Conwell St. in Provincetown »

PROVINCETOWN – Two vehicles collided at the traffic light at Route 6 & Conwell Street in Provincetown about 1:30 PM Wednesday. EMTs evaluated the drivers but no serious injuries were reported. Minor traffic delays were reported. Provincetown Police are investigating the crash. The post Two…

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