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Video: Dennis Police share what to expect for 4th of July holiday »

DENNIS – From Dennis Police: As we prepare for another busy Fourth of July weekend, Chief John Brady shares what residents and visitors can expect before heading to Dennis. Watch for important information about beach access, traffic and parking changes, increased police presence, and public safety…

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Sandwich firefighters respond to Coca Cola plant after cooler catches fire »

SANDWICH – A cooler caught fire inside the Coca Cola plant on Route 130 in Sandwich sometime before 10 AM Tuesday. Officials had put out the fire and removed the faulty unit from the building when firefighters arrived. Crews checked to make sure there was no fire extension and ventilated smoke…

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Harwich Fire holding promotion and recognition ceremony at 9 AM this morning (Tuesday) »

HARWICH – From Harwich Fire: Please join us on Wednesday July 1, 2026 (today) at 9 AM at the Robert Peterson Firehouse 175 Sisson Road, as we recognize the following personnel: Promotions: Captain Justin White to Deputy Fire Chief – Captain White was hired by Harwich Fire in January of 2011,…

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Provincetown Police still have room in active shooter class tonight (Tuesday) »

PROVINCETOWN – From Provincetown Police: As a reminder, we will be hosting free community active shooter training. We are continuing this important training from last year. If you were unable to attend then, or would like a refresher course, we encourage you to register! The training will take…

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Guests evacuate Falmouth hotel after fire breaks out in basement »

FALMOUTH – Guests at the Inn on the Square were force to evacuate after a fire broke out in the basement shortly after 11 PM Monday. Firefighters rushed to the scene at 40 North Main Street (Route 28) and stretched a hose line while checking to make sure everyone had evacuated. Route 28 was closed…

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Power line sparks small fire on roof of Falmouth home »

FALMOUTH – A malfunctioning power line sparked a small fire on the roof of a house in Falmouth about 7 PM Monday. Fire crews requested Eversource to cut the power at the Sandpiper Circle location in order to completely extinguish the fire. No injuries were reported.

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Bicyclist airlifted after crash in Truro »

TRURO – A bicyclist was airlifted after reportedly crashing into a tree in Truro late Monday afternoon. The incident happened near the Adventure Bound Campground on Highland Road. The victim, reportedly suffering a back injury, was transported to Snow’s Field to meet a MedFlight helicopter…

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Falmouth Fire extricates driver after traffic crash on Route 28 »

FALMOUTH – Firefighters extricated a driver after a two-vehicle collision about 4 PM Monday. The crash happened on Route 28 northbound between Brick Kiln Road and Thomas B. Landers Road. The victim was transported to Falmouth Hospital for evaluation. Police are investigating the cause of the crash.

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Section of Palmer Avenue in Falmouth closed after vehicle gets hung up on rock wall »

FALMOUTH – A vehicle, descried as a Tesla, somehow ended up on top of a rock wall in Falmouth around 1:45 PM Monday. No injuries were reported but the section of Palmer Avenue by Crabapples Restaurant had to be temporarily closed while a wrecker service freed the vehicle. Further details were not…

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New right whale slow zone established southwest of Nantucket through July 13 »

NANTUCKET – A new voluntary slow-speed zone has been established for boaters southwest of Nantucket after endangered North Atlantic right whales were detected in the area, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The advisory was issued after the Woods Hole Oceanographic…

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