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Dennis Police investigate shooting after man arrives at Cape Cod Hospital with gunshot wound [HN photos] »

        DENNIS, MASSACHUSETTS — An active investigation is underway in Dennis following a shooting incident that led to a male arriving at Cape Cod Hospital (CCH) with a gunshot wound on Wednesday evening, August 13, 2025. The Dennis Police Department responded to initial reports…

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Falmouth Housing Corp building evacuated after reports of smoke in the building »

FALMOUTH – Firefighters responded to the Falmouth Housing Corp. building at 704 Main Street about 7 PM after reports of smoke in the building. According to reports, a towel was accidentally left on a burner causing a small fire that was extinguished but sent smoke into parts of the three-story…

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SWAT called to Dennis for alleged shooting suspect »

DENNIS – Shortly after 5:00 PM today, the Dennis Police Department, with assistance from the Harwich Police Department and the Barnstable County Regional SWAT Team, arrested an individual who was allegedly involved in a shooting incident. A portion of Great Western Road near Depot Street was temporarily…

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Department of Public Health alerts public to rare Vibrio vulnificus bacteria in coastal waters of Buzzards Bay »

BOURNE – From Mass Department of Public Health: The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is alerting residents and visitors to the potential danger of Vibrio bacteria in coastal waters. The alert is being issued after the identification of an extremely rare case of Vibrio vulnificus…

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Falmouth man arrested after early morning home invasion »

FALMOUTH – From Falmouth Police: On August 14, 2025, at approximately 5:12 AM, the Falmouth Police Department received multiple 911 calls reporting a disturbance at the Rose Morin Apartments. Callers stated that a male suspect was armed with a baseball bat and attempting to smash windows to gain…

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Dump truck, pickup collide closing Route 28 in Chatham »

CHATHAM – A dump truck and a pickup truck collided in Chatham around 10:15 AM Thursday. The crash happened on Route 28 at Fox Hill Road. Route 28 was closed in that area and motorists were urged to seek alternate routes. One person was evaluated by EMTs for injuries. Chatham Police are investigating…

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Three-vehicle crash adds to delays on “alley” section of Route 6 »

HARWICH – A three-vehicle rear-end collision added to already heavy traffic on the “alley” section of Route 6 in Harwich. The crash happened about 1:45 PM Wednesday westbound between Route 137 and Route 124. No injuries were reported. Mass State Police are investigating the crash. The…

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Vehicle crashes into woods on Route 6 near Dennis/Harwich line »

HARWICH/DENNIS – A vehicle apparently lost control and crashed into the woods shortly before noon Wednesday. The collision occurred on the alley section of Route 6 near the Dennis/Harwich town line. Four people in the vehicle were evaluated by EMTs. At least two of them were transported to Cape…

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Man charged with drunk driving after explosive rollover crash in Hyannis [HN photos] »

        ABOVE: One of the damaged backyard fences that the suspect allegedly vandalized while attempting to flee…             HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN PHOTO NOTES] – A dramatic rollover crash in Hyannis left a trail of destruction and led…

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Naked woman in mental health crisis flees with infant, sparking massive search in Centerville… [HN photos] »

ABOVE: Barnstable Police Detective Nicholas Atcheson gently holds an infant just safely recovered from a young mother suffering a mental health crisis last evening…              CENTERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS –  A frantic search unfolded in Centerville last night…

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