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Barnstable Police schedule Kids Day on August 12th »

HYANNIS – From Barnstable Police: Attention Barnstable! Kids Day is August 12th from 10-2pm at Barnstable High School! Join us for food, games, ice cream, a dunk tank, K9 presentation, fire department presentations, SWAT, and much more! See the attached flyer for more information (click image to…

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Provincetown fire responds to two marine incidents »

PROVINCETOWN – Provincetown Fire responded to two marine incidents early Saturday evening. About 6:30 PM the FD marine unit responded to Herring Cove Beach after two people became stranded on a sandbar. They were picked up and safely brought to shore. About 7 PM, the marine unit responded to the…

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One person airlifted with burns after boat fire in Bourne »

BOURNE – One person reportedly suffered burns to the face after a boat fire in Bourne late Saturday afternoon. Firefighters and rescuers rushed to the Monument Beach Marina on Emmons Road and called for a MedFlight helicopter to land at the Mass State Police barracks to fly the victim to a burn…

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Mashpee Natural Resources rescued boater from water after boat sinks Friday »

MASHPEE – From Mashpee Natural Resources: At approximately 1855 hours on August 7, 2026, Mashpee Dispatch received a report of a 12-foot aluminum vessel taking on water with one aboard off South Cape Beach in Mashpee. At the time of the incident, sea conditions consisted of approximately 2–3…

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SOURCE: Masturbating Intruder Mistakes Hyannis Business for Friend’s House, Gets Booted After Bizarre Late-Night Encounter »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – A Main Street business owner trying to finish some late-night work early Saturday got far more than he bargained for when he found a stranger masturbating inside his basement office. Around 12:30 a.m., the owner noticed the office door closed—something that never happens.…

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Chatham Police and Fire stations opened as cooling centers after A/C fails at Community Center »

CHATHAM – From the Town of Chatham: With the closure of the Community Center due to a breakdown of the air conditioning system and high heat and humidity forecasted throughout the weekend, anyone needing a place to cool down may go to the Chatham Police Station, 249 George Ryder Road, or the Chatham…

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Three people injured in car vs motorcycle crash in Truro »

TRURO – Three people were injured in a traffic crash involving a motorcycle and car in Truro about 8 PM Friday. The cillision happened on Route at at the Pamet Roads exit. All three victims were transported by ambulance to Cape Cod Hospital. Traffic delays were likely in the area. Truro Police…

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Drunk Driver’s Erratic Spree Ends in Yarmouth Utility Pole Crash, Cops Say »

SOUTH YARMOUTH, Mass. — A West Yarmouth man was arrested Thursday after his pickup truck careened erratically through local streets, nearly colliding with other vehicles and pedestrians before slamming into a utility pole, according to a Yarmouth PD statement. Yarmouth Police received multiple 911…

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Barnstable Kids Day returns August 12 with free family fun at Barnstable High School »

Barnstable Kids Day Returns August 12 with Free Family Fun at Barnstable High School HYANNIS — Families across Barnstable are invited to celebrate community, public safety, and summer fun during Barnstable Kids Day on Wednesday, August 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Barnstable High School. Hosted by…

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Erratic operation, crash result in drunk driving arrest in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – From Yarmouth Police: Yarmouth Police received multiple 911 calls on Thursday afternoon reporting a pickup truck was driving erratically in the area of Old Main Street and South Street. Callers reported the vehicle was unable to maintain its lane and nearly struck other vehicles head-on.…

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