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Driver extricated, flown to trauma center after car strikes tree in Sandwich »

SANDWICH – A car struck a tree on Boardley Road in Sandwich sometime after 10 PM Wednesday. Firefighters used the Jaws of Life to free the victim from the wreckage. The victim was transported to Sandwich High School to meet a MedFlight helicopter to be flown to an off-Cape trauma center. Sandwich…

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Wareham DNR rescues three people after boat founders in rough seas »

WAREHAM – From Wareham DNR: At approximately 4:40 PM on Wednesday, September 16th, a mayday call was broadcast over the marine VHF radio for a vessel in need of assistance at the end of Stoney Point Dike. Officers Brogioli and Richards from Wareham DNR got underway from Onset Harbor. In addition,…

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Veteran Barnstable Officer Faces Long Recovery After Being Struck by Accused Drunk Driver »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS — Barnstable Police have released an update on Officer Peter Ginnetty, a 19-year veteran who was struck by a motor vehicle Sunday, September 13, 2026, while assisting with pedestrian traffic. The officer was hit by an accused drunk driver and suffered several serious injuries,…

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Barnstable Police give update on officer struck by vehicle and seriously injured outside Cape Cod Melody Tent Saturday »

HYANNIS – From Barnstable Police: The Barnstable Police Department would like to provide an update on the officer who was struck by a motor vehicle on Sunday September 13, 2026 while assisting with pedestrian traffic. Officer Peter Ginnetty, a 19-year veteran, sustained several serious injuries,…

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Car bumps building in Harwich »

HARWICH – A car bumped the corner of a building in Harwich Thursday afternoon. It happened on Lower County Road by Pine Street. No injuries were reported. This was the fourth significant traffic collision in Harwich Thursday. Photo and video by Jake O’Callaghan/CWN 

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Traffic crash leaves one car overturned in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – A three vehicle crash left one car overturned in Falmouth. The collision happened about 4:30 PM Thursday at County Road (Route 151) and North Falmouth Highway (Route 28A). All occupants were to self exteicate and no serious injuries were reported. Falmouth Police are investigating the…

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Eastham officials warn of fraudulent town invoices »

EASTHAM – From the Town of Eastham: The Town of Eastham has been made aware of fraudulent invoices and accompanying letters being circulated that falsely appear to be official Town communications. One recent example involved an invoice related to a Planning Board matter that used the Town’s name,…

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Three fishermen rescued after commercial fishing vessel catches fire off Nantucket »

NANTUCKET – Three crewmembers were rescued early Wednesday morning after a commercial fishing vessel caught fire off the coast of Nantucket. Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England reported that they received a distress call over Channel 16 shortly before 4 AM reporting that the commercial…

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Walker injured along West End Breakwater in Provincetown »

PROVINCETOWN – A walker reportedly fell and injured their knee along the West End Breakwater in Provincetown around 9:30 AM Wednesday. Due to dead low tide, firefighters had to trek out about 1,000 feet and carry the victim in a stokes basket back to the ambulance. Further details were not immediately…

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Bystanders rescue occupants after fiery early morning crash in Harwich »

HARWICH – Bystanders reportedly helped two people from a vehicle after a fiery crash in Harwich. The incident happened about 1:40 AM at Queen Anne Road and Main Street. Both victims were transported to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. Harwich Police are investigating the cause of the crash.

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