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Defendant in fatal stabbing in Falmouth found guilty of manslaughter »

FALMOUTH – From Cape & Islands District Attorney’s Office: Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert J. Galibois announced that on January 29, 2026, James Blood, 43 years old, of Lynn, was sentenced by the Barnstable Superior Court for his involvement in a death that took place in the…

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Dennis officials warn of Route 134 detour starting February 2nd »

DENNIS – From the town of Dennis: The Town of Dennis would like to inform you of upcoming overnight construction activities on Route 134 (East-West Dennis Road) associated with ongoing sewer improvements. As part of this work, Route 134 will be fully closed between Main Street and Theophilus F.…

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Cape Duo Charged with Armed Robbery in Facebook Marketplace Deal Gone Wrong »

SANDWICH, MASSACHUSETTS — A routine online sale of watches spiraled into a terrifying armed robbery, but swift multi-agency police work has landed two suspects behind bars, Sandwich Police officials announced today. According to a Sandwich Police media statement, the incident occurred on January 14,…

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Head-on crash injures two, jams traffic at State Police rotary in Bourne »

BOURNE – A head-on crash in Bourne sent two people to area hospitals. The crash happened about 7:20 PM at the rotary by the Mass State Police barracks. Off-Cape traffic was blocked from using the Bourne Bridge for a time while the scene was worked. Officials were reportedly investigating if black…

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Section of Route 39 in Harwich closed after car vs pole crash »

HARWICH – From Harwich Police: Due to a motor vehicle accident involving a downed utility pole and live electrical wires, Route 39 between Pleasant Bay Road and the Brewster Town line is currently closed. The post Section of Route 39 in Harwich closed after car vs pole crash appeared first on CapeCod.com.

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Bourne Police investigate head-in crash on Head of the Bay Road »

BOURNE – A head-on crash was reported on Head of the Bay Road south of Bournedale Road sometime before 4 PM Wednesday. One person was transported to a hospital, a second was treated and released at the scene. Bourne Police are investigating the crash which reduced traffic to one lane in both directions.…

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Gas leak closes both sides of the Bass River Bridge »

DENNIS/YARMOUTH – From Yarmouth Police: Access to the Bass River Bridge is closed from both the Yarmouth and Dennis sides due to a gas line break. Motorists are urged to seek alternate routes. This closure is expected to last several hours so crews can repair the line. Access to Dennis from Yarmouth…

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Forecasters watching for another potential weekend winter storm »

(HYANNIS) – A busy storm pattern continues this winter as forecasters are looking at the potential for another weekend storm, this time with the possibility of stronger winds and higher tides. Meteorologists with the National Weather Service said there is the potential for coastal flooding and erosion…

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Falmouth man arrested for MV B&E, suspected in others »

FALMOUTH – From Falmouth Police: On January 20, 2026, officers responded to a report of a motor vehicle break-in at a healthcare facility. A backpack was stolen, containing a wallet, cash, a passport, AirPods, and several other personal items. Through the review of surveillance footage and the…

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Firefighters quell fire in attached garage in Brewster »

BREWSTER – Firefighters responded to a reported house fire on Highland Moors Drive sometime after 1:30 PM Wednesday. Crews arrived to find smoke showing from an attached garage of an unoccupied residence. The fire was quickly extinguished and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is…

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