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Provincetown Police seek public’s help after tombstones vandalized at town’s oldest cemetery »

PROVINCETOWN – From Provincetown Police: On Tuesday, July 14th, the Provincetown Police Department responded to the Winthrop Street Cemetery, Provincetown’s oldest burial site, for a report of vandalism. Upon arrival, officers discovered that eight tombstones had been damaged. The police department…

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Driver seriously injured after vehicle strikes utility pole, overturns in Oak Bluffs »

OAK BLUFFS – A driver was seriously injured when their vehicle struck a utility pole and overturned in Oak Bluffs. The crash happened shortly before 10:30 PM Friday on Sea View Avenue. Firefighters had to extricate the driver who was rushed to Marths’s Vineyard Hospital. Oak Bluffs Police…

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Officials investigating large fuel spill in Falmouth Harbor »

FALMOUTH – Officials are investigating a large fuel spill in Falmouth Harbor Saturday morning. Firefighters responded to the area about 6:30 AM and notified the Mass Department of Environmental Protection and the Coast Guard of the situation. Further details were not immediately available.

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Fire destroys house in remote area of Truro »

TRURO – A fire raged through a house in Truro early Saturday morning. Firefighters from much of the Mid and Outer Cape responded to the 2nd alarm assignment on Slough Pond Road on the ocean side of Truro near the Wellfleet town line. about 5 AM. The house was fully involved when firefighters reached…

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Chatham Police Lt. Sarah Harris promoted to Deputy Chief »

CHATHAM – From the town of Chatham: At Thursday night’s Select Board meeting Town Manager Jill R. Goldsmith introduced Lieutenant Sarah Harris as the Town’s next Deputy Police Chief. Lt. Harris has served as a member of the Chatham Police Department since 2000 when she joined the department…

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Big Nick’s Ride for the Fallen returns this weekend to honor Cape Cod’s fallen heroes »

YARMOUTH – The roar of hundreds of motorcycles, the sight of American flags lining Cape Cod roadways and thousands of supporters are expected to return this weekend as Big Nick’s Ride for the Fallen marks its 17th annual tribute to the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service…

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Worker escapes serious injury after machinery overturns at Truro DPW barn »

TRURO – A piece of machinery reportedly overturned at the Truro DPW facility on Town Hall Road shortly after 2 PM Friday. A worker was evaluated by EMTs but luckily escaped serious injury. Further details were not immediately available.

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ICE Arrests Dangerous Jamaican Criminal Illegal Alien in Hyannis with History of Rape and Murder Threat Charges »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS — ICE Boston officers arrested Altiman Peterkin, a criminal illegal alien from Jamaica, during targeted enforcement operations in Hyannis, according to a July 15, 2026, ICE media statement. Peterkin has a prior conviction for assault and battery on a family or household member.…

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Plymouth Police seek to identify “reckless” dirt bike operator »

PLYMOUTH – Plymouth Police are looking to identify the operator of this dirt bike who they say has been operating recklessly throughout Red Brook/Wareham Road/White Pond Area. Anyone with information on the identity of this operator, please contact Plymouth Police are (508) 830-4218 X15257.

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Caught on video: No injuries reported after vessel grounds off Woods Hole »

WOODS HOLE – Seven passengers were safely evacuated after a vessel grounded in the Woods Hole passage around 9 AM Friday. Several crew members remained on board. Falmouth Firefighters, Harbormaster and the Coast Guard all responded to the scene. A commercial salvage company was working to refloat…

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