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Nantucket Police investigate stabbing »

NANTUCKET – From Nantucket Police: On June 23, 2026 at 10:23 AM, the Nantucket Police Department responded to South Beach Street between Broad Street and Oak Street for a reported ‘stabbing’. The reporting party stated that the two persons involved in the incident were still on location. Patrol…

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E-bike rider taken to hospital after collision with vehicle in Cotuit »

COTUIT – An e-bike rider was transported to Cape Cod Hospital after a collision with a car in Cotuit. The crash happened about 11:45 AM on Falmouth Road (Route 28) by Main Street. The injuries were not believed to be life-threatening. Barnstable Police are investigating the incident.

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Wellfleet Police report multiple roads flooded from heavy rain »

WELLFLEET – From Wellfleet Police: Heavy rain this morning has caused significant flooding in several areas. Lawrence Road and Gross Hill Road intersection in front of the fire station has been barricaded due to flooding. Route 6 in front of Seamen’s Bank southbound Lane is currently down to…

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One person taken to hospital after traffic crash in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – Barnstable Police are investigating a traffic crash in Quisset Avenue just after 7 PM Monday. A pickup suffered heavy damage to its front end. One person was transported to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. Further details were not immediately available.

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Carver Man Admits Guilt in Brutal Multi-Year Dogfighting Conspiracy: Pit Bulls Scarred, Injured, and Killed for Sport and Gambling »

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS — A 49-year-old Carver man has agreed to plead guilty to conspiring to participate in an animal fighting venture, admitting his central role in a years-long dogfighting ring that bred, trained, fought, and gambled on pit bull-type dogs while inflicting severe cruelty on the animals.…

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Plymouth man convicted of PPP fraud »

BOSTON, MA – From U.S. Attorney’s Office Boston: A Plymouth man has been found guilty by a federal jury of wire fraud for submitting fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan applications on behalf of business entities he owned and controlled. Joseph Kerrissey III, 49, was convicted…

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Photo essay: Car show 2026 »

All photos by Jane Sheehy Emplit/CWN

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Man falls from boat at Dennis dock »

DENNIS – A man reportedly fell into the water from a boat docked off Old Main Street in Dennis about 5:30 PM Sunday. Bystanders pulled the victim from the water and rescuers performed CPR on the victim who was rushed to Cape Cod Hospital. Further details were not immediately available.

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Three people evaluated after two-vehicle crash in Dennis »

DENNIS – Three people were evaluated at the scene of a two-vehicle crash in Dennis Sunday afternoon. The collision happened at Route 28 & Depot Street. Traffic delays and detours were likely in the area. The cause of the crash is under investigation by Dennis Police.

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Series of beach/water incidents keep local rescuers busy »

A series of beach and water incidents kept local rescuers busy Sunday afternoon: HARWICH – A vessel was reportedly taking on water in Allen Harbor around 3 PM. Harwich Fire and the Harbormaster were on hand with dewatering pumps while arrangements were made to haul out the vessel. YARMOUTH –…

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