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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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Provincetown Police still have room in active shooter class tonight (Tuesday) »

PROVINCETOWN – From Provincetown Police: As a reminder, we will be hosting free community active shooter training. We are continuing this important training from last year. If you were unable to attend then, or would like a refresher course, we encourage you to register! The training will take…

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Guests evacuate Falmouth hotel after fire breaks out in basement »

FALMOUTH – Guests at the Inn on the Square were force to evacuate after a fire broke out in the basement shortly after 11 PM Monday. Firefighters rushed to the scene at 40 North Main Street (Route 28) and stretched a hose line while checking to make sure everyone had evacuated. Route 28 was closed…

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Power line sparks small fire on roof of Falmouth home »

FALMOUTH – A malfunctioning power line sparked a small fire on the roof of a house in Falmouth about 7 PM Monday. Fire crews requested Eversource to cut the power at the Sandpiper Circle location in order to completely extinguish the fire. No injuries were reported.

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Bicyclist airlifted after crash in Truro »

TRURO – A bicyclist was airlifted after reportedly crashing into a tree in Truro late Monday afternoon. The incident happened near the Adventure Bound Campground on Highland Road. The victim, reportedly suffering a back injury, was transported to Snow’s Field to meet a MedFlight helicopter…

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