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Three injured, one seriously in Wellfleet traffic crash »

WELLFLEET – Three people were injured in a traffic crash in Wellfleet. The reported head-on collision happened about 6:30 AM Sunday on Route 6 at Day Road. The highway was closed while the scene was worked. Wellfleet Police are investigating the cause of the crash. Further details were not immediately…

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Woman wakes up to strange man inside her bedroom…  [HN photos] »

    CENTERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN PHOTO NOTES] – At around 2:30 a.m. Saturday morning – 7/19/2025 – Barnstable Police squad cars rapidly made their way to an address on Phinney’s Lane in Centerville near the Hyannis line after a woman reported waking up to find a “strange…

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Sunday photo essay: Summer vibes »

All photos by Jane Sheehy Emplit/CWN The post Sunday photo essay: Summer vibes appeared first on CapeCod.com.

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Man seriously injured in incident at Sandwich boardwalk »

SANDWICH – A man was seriously injured after reportedly jumping or diving off a bridge at the Sandwich Boardwalk late Saturday afternoon. Sandwich rescuers called for a Medflight helicopter but it was not immediately available so the victim was transported by ambulance to Cape Cod Hospital. Further…

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Officials respond to near drownings in Dennis, Falmouth »

DENNIS – Officials rushed to Mayflower Beach in Dennis just after 4 PM for a report of a near drowning.A lifeguard reached the victim who was reported conscious before being transported to Cape Cod Hospital. FALMOUTH – A toddler reportedly nearly drowned at Goodwill Park in Falmouth shortly…

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Vehicle overturns on Route 25 »

PLYMOUTH – A vehicle overturned sometime after 4 PM Saturday. It happened westbound about 3 miles from the Bourne Bridge. The occupants were able to get out and were evaluated. Mass State Police are investigating the crash which caused traffic slowdowns until the scene was cleared. The post Vehicle…

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Fire crews battle brush fire at Joint Base Cape Cod »

JOINT BASE CAPE COD – Fire crews battled a brush fire at Joint Base Cape Cod. The call came in around 1:15 PM in the area of Estey Road. Mutual aid tankers were called to the scene to get ample water to douse the flames. No injuries were reported. The post Fire crews battle brush fire at Joint…

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Coast Guard assists vessel taking on water off Woods Hole »

WOODS HOLE – From U.S. Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England: Station Woods Hole responded to a vessel taking on water in Woods Hole Pass. Tow Boat Falmouth dewatered the vessel while the Station boat brought the passengers to safety. Remember to inspect your vessels and safety equipment.…

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Pedestrian struck by vehicle and seriously injured in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – A pedestrian was reportedly struck by vehicle in Hyannis about 8:30 AM Saturday. The incident happened at Phinney’s Lane and Old Strawberry Hill Road. The victim was rushed by ambulance to Cape Cod Hospital. Barnstable Police called for crash reconstruction as part of the investigation.…

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***  COMMUNITY ALERT ***  50-YEAR-OLD ARRESTED FOR EXPOSING HIMSELF TO FEMALE BEACHGOERS, DENNIS COPS SAY… »

DENNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – According to a DPD media statement, on July 16, 2025, a 50-year-old male named “Princess King” was arrested by Dennis Police officers on a warrant for Open and Gross Lewdness, subsequent offense. The Dennis Police Department media statement continues as follows: The…