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Crash onboard Steamship Authority ferry causes cancellations, delays »

VINEYARD HAVEN – From the Steamship Authority (SSA): The Steamship Authority is aware of an emergency situation currently occurring on the M/V Island Home, which is currently docked in Vineyard Haven. Our staff and emergency personnel are responding. The vessel’s 9:30 AM and 10:45 AM departures…

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Hyannis Man Wanted on Default Warrants for “Armed Robbery” and Assault Charges Arrested in Pre-Dawn Operation »

    HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – Shortly before 3 a.m. Wednesday, Barnstable Police patrol officers surrounded a home in Hyannis after receiving a call from a female who reported that a wanted man was inside. The caller told dispatch, “You have to send someone,” before hanging up. Attempts…

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Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills Fire Department is celebrating 100 years of service »

CENTERVILLE – The Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills Fire Department (C-O-MM) is celebrating 100 years of service. C-O-MM invites you to come be part of this special milestone as they reflect on a century of dedication, commitment, and service. The department looks forward to celebrating with…

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Fiery crash in Falmouth injures two, snarls traffic »

FALMOUTH – Two vehicles reportedly collided head-on at Nathan Ellis Highway (Route 151) & San Turner Road about 6:45 PM Tuesday. One of the vehicles caught fire after the collision. Two people were able to self-extricate and were evaluated for injuries. Traffic was snarled in the area. Falmouth…

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Disturbance call leads to drug charges in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – From Falmouth Police: On July 4, 2026, at approximately 12:19 a.m., officers from the Falmouth Police Department and the Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office responded to 669 East Falmouth Highway for a reported disturbance. During the investigation, officers developed probable cause…

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Locally heavy rainfall causes street flooding »

FALMOUTH – Locally heavy rainfall led to localized street flooding in some areas of Cape Cod. Doppler radar estimated 2 inches of rain fell in the last three hours in the Falmouth area. The National Weather service reported at 1126 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a thunderstorm with heavy rainfall…

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Officers Clear Medical Building After Someone Smashes Waiting-Room Window in Yarmouth [HN Photos] »

          Earlier…      SOUTH YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS — Yarmouth police officers cleared a large medical facility on Station Avenue early Tuesday morning after a burglar alarm was triggered and they discovered a shattered waiting-room window. At approximately…

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Yarmouth man with five active warants arrested after break-in »

YARMOUTH – A Yarmouth man with five active arrest warrants was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon after breaking into a residence and fleeing on foot toward the South Shore Drive beaches. On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at approximately 4:30 PM, Yarmouth Police Officers responded to a report of…

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Falmouth firefighters battle fully involved shed fire »

FALMOUTH – Firefighters responded to a fully involved Quonset style shed fire in Falmouth around 3:45 PM Monday. Smoke could be seen rising from the area on Brick Kiln Road as crews approached. No injuries were reported and the fire was contained to the single unit. The cause of the fire is under…

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Flood watch in effect through Tuesday afternoon »

URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 1230 AM EDT Mon Jul 6 2026 …FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON… * WHAT…Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE…A portion of southeastern…

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