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Leave Fireworks to the Professionals, State Fire Marshal Urges »

STOW, MA – From Mass Department of Fire Services: Fires, explosions, and serious injuries related to illegal fireworks spike each summer in Massachusetts, and fire service leaders are hoping to reverse last year’s increase over 2024. “Here in Massachusetts, fireworks have caused nearly 500…

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Three-Vehicle Crash and Fluid Spill Shut Down Airport Rotary in Hyannis [HN Photos] »

                      HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS — A three-vehicle crash at the Airport Rotary early Tuesday evening sent one driver to the hospital and forced the shutdown of half the busy rotary after a large fluid spill from a heavily damaged pickup…

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Falmouth Police to target underage drinking and quality of life issues ahead of July holiday week »

FALMOUTH – From Falmouth Police: As the July 4th holiday approaches, the Falmouth Police Department is again taking proactive steps to address underage drinking, disorderly behavior, vandalism, and other quality-of-life offenses that have plagued Falmouth’s beaches and neighborhoods in recent…

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West Barnstable Fire announces two lieutenants have been promoted to captain »

WEST BARNSTABLE – From West Barnstable Fire: Please join us in congratulating Lieutenant Paul Donovan and Lieutenant Austin Moloney on their promotions to Captain, effective July 1, 2026. Captain Paul Donovan (above) is a career firefighter with more than 20 years of fire service experience and…

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Eastham Fire holds promotion, recognition ceremony »

EASTHAM – From Eastham Fire: Tuesday, the department celebrated the promotion of Matt Antoine to the rank of Lieutenant, and the department also gave out unit citations and Meritorious Conduct Citations for their actions at the Ice Rescue on Bee’s River Feb. 14, 2026. Colin Potter the Nauset…

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Divers called to Harwich after report of missing swimmer »

HARWICH – Divers were called to Harwich around 4:30 PM Tuesday after reports of a missing swimmer. A staging area was set up at the Herring River Bridge. Shortly after 5 PM, it was reported the two swimmers had been found safe. Photo by Jake O’Callaghan/CWN

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Heat advisory in effect Wednesday through Saturday »

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 125 PM EDT Tue Jun 30 2026 …HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY… * WHAT…Heat index values up to 104 expected. * WHERE…Barnstable and Dukes Counties. * WHEN…From 10 AM Wednesday…

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Video: Dennis Police share what to expect for 4th of July holiday »

DENNIS – From Dennis Police: As we prepare for another busy Fourth of July weekend, Chief John Brady shares what residents and visitors can expect before heading to Dennis. Watch for important information about beach access, traffic and parking changes, increased police presence, and public safety…

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Sandwich firefighters respond to Coca Cola plant after cooler catches fire »

SANDWICH – A cooler caught fire inside the Coca Cola plant on Route 130 in Sandwich sometime before 10 AM Tuesday. Officials had put out the fire and removed the faulty unit from the building when firefighters arrived. Crews checked to make sure there was no fire extension and ventilated smoke…

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Harwich Fire holding promotion and recognition ceremony at 9 AM this morning (Tuesday) »

HARWICH – From Harwich Fire: Please join us on Wednesday July 1, 2026 (today) at 9 AM at the Robert Peterson Firehouse 175 Sisson Road, as we recognize the following personnel: Promotions: Captain Justin White to Deputy Fire Chief – Captain White was hired by Harwich Fire in January of 2011,…

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