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Hyannis, Massachusetts ~ January 26, 2026 [HN Photos] »

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Winter Wonderland: Cape & Islands blanketed by biggest snowstorm in years »

(YARMOUTH) – One of the biggest snowstorms in several years blanketed Cape Cod & the Islands Sunday and early Monday with up to a foot of snow, grinding most activities and transportation to a halt. The snow began Sunday afternoon and continued into the early morning hours on Monday. According…

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Live blog: Continuing coverage of the major snowstorm on Cape Cod »

HYANNIS – A major winter storm was set to impact Cape Cod & the Islands Sunday afternoon into Monday. Forecasters with the National Weather Service predicted anywhere from 8 to 16 inches of snow to fall across the area, with higher amounts toward the Upper Cape and possibly lesser towards the…

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13°F »

  HN Photo Notes: On this bitterly cold Saturday evening in the East End of Hyannis, with temperatures at 13°F (and dropping), police officers speak with an elderly couple and their large dog outside a local business. The seniors, who had been asked to leave the establishment’s lobby, carried…

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Car strikes garage in West Barnstable »

WEST BARNSTABLE – A car struck the garage of a residence in West Banrstable Saturday morning. Rescuers responded to Carlson Lane about 9 AM. The driver was evaluated but declined transport to the hospital. A building inspector was called to check the damage. Further details were not immediately…

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Falmouth Fire Chief retiring after 38 years »

FALMOUTH – Falmouth Fire Chief Timothy Smith is retiring after more than 38 years of service. Chief Smith wrote a letter to Falmouth residents: To the residents of Falmouth, I wish to take the opportunity to extend my sincere “thanks” for all your support, not just for me as Fire Chief,…

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CWN monitoring for potential major snowstorm, prolonged arctic outbreak »

CAPE COD – Cape Wide News is closely following forecasts for the potential of a major winter storm and a prolonged arctic outbreak. At this time there are still discrepancies in the latest model runs. No watches have been issued. CWN will post updates as we get them. The post CWN monitoring for…

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Three people evaluated for possible carbon monoxide exposure in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – Three people were evaluated for possible exposure to carbon monoxide in Hyannis. Crews responded to a Birch Street residence about 9:30 AM Thursday. National Grid was on scene and an apparently faulty heating system was shut down until repairs could be made. All three people declined…

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Hazmat crews called to Cape Cod Academy in Osterville »

OSTERVILLE – Hazardous materials technicians were requested to the Cape Cod Academy on Osterville/West Barnstable Road in Osterville about 8:45 AM Thursday. Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills (COMM) fire called for the response after an unknown odor was detected in the building. All students…

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Fire destroys chicken coop in Chatham »

CHATHAM – Fire destroyed a chicken coop in Chatham early Thursday morning. Firefighters were called to Old Comers Road about 4:15 AM and quickly doused the flames. It was not immediately clear if any chickens were injured. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The post Fire destroys chicken…

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