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Barnstable County Tech Rescue Team practices “high angle rescues” in Wellfleet »

WELLFLEET – From Wellfleet Fire: The Barnstable County Tech Rescue Team was training at Whitecrest Beach on Thursday. They use this beach to practice high-angle rescues. The Team responds to calls throughout the Cape and is comprised of members from various Cape Fire Departments. Wellfleet Fire…

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Barge goes sideways in Cape Cod Canal »

BOURNE – A barge apparently got adrift and turned sideways appearing to block the Cape Cod Canal for a time Thursday afternoon. Later in the afternoon the barge was safely secured. CWN is checking with the Army Corps of Engineers and Bourne officials for further details. Photos via Cape Cod Incidents/CWN…

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Man facing attempted murder charge after stabbing in Mashpee »

MASHPEE – From Mashpee Police: On Monday September 1st at 12:20 AM, the Mashpee Police Department responded to a residence on Clamshell Lane for the report of a stabbing. Upon arrival responding made contact with a female victim who appeared to be suffering from a stab wound to the facial area.…

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CWN followup: 24-year-old Hyannis man arrested for late night stabbing »

HYANNIS – From Barsntable Police: On Tuesday September 2, 2025, just after midnight, 24 year old Shaukeem Johnson of Hyannis was arrested for his involvement in a stabbing earlier in the night. On Monday September 1, 2025 Barnstable Police Officers responded to the 100 block of Winter Street in…

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***  WATCH ***  Stolen KIA Forte Recovered in Hyannis; Three Detained, Prime Suspect Later Arrested, Investigation Ongoing »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN VIDEO NOTES] – In a swift and effective operation, Barnstable Police recovered a stolen black KIA Forte early this morning, detaining three individuals and later arresting a fourth suspect believed to be tied to the crime. The recovery marks a significant breakthrough…

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Cape Cod National Seashore urges you to stay Shark Smart at their beaches this fall »

WELLFLEET – From the Cape Cod National Seashore: As summer winds down, Cape Cod National Seashore remains a destination for recreation and relaxation. However, beachgoers are advised that lifeguard services have ended for the season, and the ocean presents ongoing risks. Shark activity remains…

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Truro firefighter on leave after being arrested in Lakeville on sex offenses involving a child »

TRURO – The Plymouth County District Attorney’s office has confirmed top CWN that Truro Firefighter Dillon Kilduff was arraigned on August 27 on charges of Obscene Matter to Minor and Exhibit Child in Nude Lascivious Pose. He was placed on $1,000 cash bail, and was ordered to stay away and…

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Driver extricated after rollover crash in Eastham »

EASTHAM – A two-vehicle crash left one car overturned in Eastham. The collision happened on State Highway (Route 6) by the Eastham town officers near Samoset Road about 10:20 AM Wednesday. Firefighters were used the Jaws of Life to free an occupant from the wreckage. One person was transported…

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Bicyclist struck and injured in Osterville »

OSTERVILLE – A bicyclist was struck and injured in Osterville sometime after 9:30 AM Wednesday. The crash occurred at Falmouth Road (Route 28) & Osterville/West Barnstable Road. The victim was transported to Cape Cod Hospital under a trauma alert. The driver remained on scene and Barnstable…

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Barnstable’s Overnight Curfew Drives Tourism and Commerce Elsewhere »

ABOVE: A HyannisNews.com photo captures a disheartening scene in downtown Hyannis this past Labor Day Weekend, where bewildered visitors stand outside a darkened McDonald’s, grappling with the reality of the Town of Barnstable’s 1:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. business curfew. The image shows several…