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Falmouth Police issue safety and traffic information for Falmouth Road Race this Saturday »

FALMOUTH – From Falmouth Police: The 2026 Falmouth Road Race is this Sunday, August 16th. The Falmouth Police Department, in partnership with regional and state agencies, has prepared a comprehensive public safety plan to keep runners, spectators, and the community safe. IMPORTANT REMINDER: The…

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Divers called after report of missing swimmer in Mashpee »

MASHPEE – Shortly before 11 PM Thursday, the regional dive team was activated after reports of a missing swimmer off Shore Drive in Mashpee. About 11:20 PM, the victim was located and appeared okay but was evaluated by EMTs and transported to Cape Cod Hospital. Further details were not immediately…

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning for western Barnstable County until 3:30 PM »

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for… Western Barnstable County in southeastern Massachusetts… Southern Plymouth County in southeastern Massachusetts… Central Bristol County in southeastern Massachusetts… * Until 330 PM EDT.…

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No injuries reported after motorhome, car collide on Route 6 in Dennis »

DENNIS – A full sized motorhome and a car collided on Route 6 in Dennis about 10:45 AM Wednesday. The crash happened westbound by the exit to Route 134 southbound. No injuries were reported. The Audi wagon was reportedly dragged a distance down the highway before the vehicles came to a stop. A…

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Two people face charges after physical fight at Yarmouth water park »

YARMOUTH – From Yarmouth Police: Yarmouth Police responded to Wicked Waves Water Park shortly after 5:30 PM on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, after receiving a 911 call reporting a fight involving multiple people. An altercation reportedly began in a pool area of the water park when one of the patrons…

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The Wall That Heals coming to Yarmouth in September »

YARMOUTH — A powerful traveling memorial honoring the men and women who served and sacrificed during the Vietnam War will come to Yarmouth next month when The Wall That Heals makes its only Massachusetts stop of the 2026 tour. The three-quarter-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington,…

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Developing Story: Barnstable Police search for missing 15-year-old »

HYANNIS — Barnstable Police are asking the public to be on the lookout for a 15-year-old boy who was reported missing Wednesday evening. According to a post from the Barnstable Police Department, Ryan L’Hommedieu was last seen at approximately 4:30 p.m. Wednesday on North Street near CVS. Police…

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Breaking: Multiple assets respond to reported diver in distress off Dennis »

DENNIS – Multiple assets responded to a location off Sesuit Neck in Dennis about 5 PM Wednesday after reports that a diver failed to resurface. Dennis Fire along with the regional dive team, Barnstable and Sandwich marine units, Massachusetts Environmental Police and the Coast Guard were all alerted…

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Provincetown Police warn of fund raising scam »

PROVINCETOWN – From Provincetown Police: Earlier Wednesday, a local organization received a phone call from someone claiming to be fundraising and asking for a donation on behalf of the Provincetown Police Department. Please be aware that the Provincetown Police Department does not conduct fundraising…

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Exterior fire damages building in Wellfleet »

WELLFLEET – An exterior damaged a building in Wellfleet sometime before 2 PM Wednesday. Firefighters were called to State Highway (Route 6) by Castagna Drive and worked to extinguish the flames. No injuries were reported. CWN will bring you further details as we get them. Photos by AAP/CWN

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