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Mashpee Woman Accused of $13K Fraudulent Return Scam at Aubuchon Hardware »

SANDWICH, MASSACHUSETTS  –  A former Aubuchon Hardware employee in Sandwich has been arrested after authorities say she orchestrated a $13,000 fraudulent return scheme over just 36 days. Heather Wood, of Mashpee, allegedly processed 35 fake returns while working at the store, funneling more than…

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Mashpee woman arrested following investigation into $13,000 fraudulent return scheme »

SANDWICH – From Sandwich Police: A Mashpee woman was arrested following an investigation into a $13,000 fraudulent return scheme. On July 15, 2026, officers from the Sandwich Police Department responded to Aubuchon Hardware after store management reported to the police department that an employee…

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Transformer explosions close part of Route 28 in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – From Yarmouth Police: Route 28 is closed between The Cove Resort and Camp Street. There is NO access to Route 28 from Town Brook Road. This is a result of multiple electrical transformer failures. Please use alternate routes. _____ Eversource is reporting 650 customers without power…

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Several ambulances called to traffic crash in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – Several ambulances were called to a traffic crash in Yarmouth. The two-vehicle collision happened at Willow and South Streets shortly before noon Wednesday. The victims were transported to Cape Cod Hospital, one under a trauma alert. Motorists were urged to seek alternate routes. Further…

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ICE Holds “Criminal Illegal Alien” in Federal Custody Pending Removal Proceedings; 2022 Rape Allegations Did Not Advance Past Probable Cause Hearing [LATEST UPDATE!] »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS — Altiman Peterkin, a Jamaican national arrested by ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations during a targeted operation in Hyannis, remains in federal custody at the Plymouth County Correctional Facility as removal proceedings continue, according to ICE New England after an information…

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Downed tree causes crash on I-495 in Wareham »

WAREHAM – The stormy weather caused a close call in Wareham. Shortly before 8 PM Tuesday, A large tree came down blocking a large section of I-495 near Exit 2 (Route 58) in Wareham. A car apparently trying to avoid the tree struck a guardrail. Luckily no serious injuries were reported. A MassDOT…

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Lightning strikes likely cause house fires in Osterville and Hyannis »

OSTERVILLE – A lightning strike is believed to be the cause of a basement fire in Osterville. Firefighters responded to Old Mill Road about 8 PM Tuesday and stretched hose lines to douse the flames. Everyone safely evacuated and no injuries were reported. Further details were not immediately available.…

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Vehicle overturned in back yard of Harwich house »

HARWICH – An apparently unoccupied vehicle overturned in the back yard of a house in Harwich shortly before 11 AM Tuesday. Officials responded to the scene on Martha’s Lane. A building inspector was called though it was not immediately clear of the house was damaged. No injuries were reported.…

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Falmouth Police announce their Citizens Police Academy is back »

FALMOUTH – From Falmouth Police: Have you ever wondered what it’s really like to be a police officer or wanted to learn more about how the Falmouth Police Department serves our community? Click here to sign up for the Citizens Police Academy! The Citizens Police Academy is an opportunity…

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Dennis Police announce promotions »

DENNIS – From Dennis Police: Chief John Brady of The Dennis Police Department is proud to announce the promotions of Sergeant Christine Hornby to Lieutenant and Detective Krista Plante to Sergeant. These are two outstanding officers who embody dedication, leadership, and a deep commitment to the…

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