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***  WATCH ***  MAN CHARGED WITH A&B DANGEROUS WEAPON AFTER FLEEING SCENE, POSTS EXPLANATION ON INSTAGRAM »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS — [HN VIDEO NOTES] –  A 25-year-old Barnstable resident, Malichi Walsh, was arrested last night after allegedly assaulting a bouncer at the Embargo restaurant on Main Street and fleeing the scene while broadcasting his side of the story on Instagram. At approximately 9:40…

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Mashpee Fire announces promotions »

MASHPEE – From Mashpee Fire: There have been some big changes at Mashpee Fire, and we wanted to share! Deputy Chief Joseph Peltier has been promoted to Chief following the retirement of John Phelan. Chief Peltier joined Mashpee Fire in 1994 and had previously served as shift Lieutenant and Captain.…

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Orleans firefighters responding to alarm discover fire on exterior of structure »

ORLEANS – Orleans firefighters responded to an automatic fire alarm at the Speedway gas station at 401 South Orleans Road (Route 28) about 11 PM Wednesday. On arrival fire was discovered on the exterior of the structure. Additional resources were called for and a hose line was structured. The fire…

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Pedestrian struck and injured in Provincetown »

PROVINCETOWN – A pedestrian was reportedly struck by a car in Provincetown about 8:15 PM Thursday. It happened at the intersection of Bradford and Winslow Streets. The victim was transported to Cape Cod Hospital reportedly suffering from a leg injury. The driver remained on scene and Provincetown…

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Vehicle crashes into parked Jeep in Harwich »

HARWICH – A Toyota Camry apparently lost control and crashed into a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited in Harwich shortly before 4 PM. The collision happened in the 1200 block of Orleans-harwich Road (Route 39) just west of Depot Road. One person was transported to Cape Cod Hospital. Harwich Police are…

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Wind Advisory through 2 PM Friday, High Surf Advisory continues through Saturday »

Wind Advisory URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 146 PM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025 …WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THURSDAY TO 2 PM EDT FRIDAY… * WHAT…Northeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE…Barnstable MA, Dukes…

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Injuries reported, traffic snarled after head-on crash in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – Falmouth Police are investigating a reported head-on collision that caused significant traffic delays and sent one person to Falmouth Hospital. The crash happened shortly before 3 PM Wednesday on Waquoit Highway (Route 28) at Red Brook Road. Further details were not immediately available.…

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Head-on collision in Yarmouth sends one person to hospital »

YARMOUTH – At noon Wednesday, there was a head-on on collision involving a Toyota Corolla and a Honda Fit on Route 28 at Town Brook Rd in West Yarmouth. One person was transported to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries Town Brook Road was closed until the scene was cleared. Yarmouth Police…

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Police officer escapes serious injury after being struck while on road detail »

MARSTONS MILLS – A Barnstable Police officer working a road detail on River Road at River Ridge Road was reportedly struck by a vehicle just after 11 AM Wednesday. Luckily Barnstable Police confirm to CWN that the officer escaped any serious injuries. The incident is under investigation. The post…

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Family evacuates safely after early morning fire breaks out in Centerville »

CENTERVILLE – A family was able to safely evacuate after a fire was reported in their Centerville home. Officials responded to 230 Prince Hinckley Road about 12:45 AM. Smoke was reported in the garage. From Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills (C-O-MM): Early Wednesday morning at 12:47 AM, the…

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