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Barnstable County Tech Rescue Team called out to search for missing hiker in the Provincetown dunes – man found safe »

PROVINCETOWN – The Barnstable County Tech Rescue team was activated late Monday evening. According to reports, an older male became lost in the dunes of the Cape Cod National Seashore. About 11:15 PM, searchers located the man safe.

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Oak Bluffs Police seek person of interest in crash investigation »

OAK BLUFFS – From Oak Bluffs Police: We are looking to identify and speak with the male in the yellow shirt in regards to an accident which occurred today at approximately 6:18 PM at the corner of Eastville Avenue and Beach Road. The male was last observed heading inbound towards Oak Bluffs. Thank…

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Near-drowning victim pulled from Wakeby Pond in Mashpee »

MASHPEE – A man reportedly nearly drowned at Wakeby Pond off Lake Avenue shortly after 6 PM Monday. Rescue swimmers responded quickly to the report of a man having gone under and were able to locate him. CPR was being performed as the victim was carried to an ambulance and rushed to a hospital.…

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New York man arraigned in fatal restaurant shooting in Dennis »

DENNIS – A New York man was arraigned in Orleans District Court Monday morning in connection with the fatal shooting at a Dennis Restaurant about midnight Saturday. Nicholos Campbell, 24 pleaded not guilty and was held without bail pending a dangerousness hearing. He is accused of shooting Careeme…

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Dennis announces enhanced public safety measures for Fourth of July – Concern about social media takeover event »

DENNIS, Mass. — Town officials are preparing for another busy Fourth of July weekend by increasing police presence, implementing traffic controls, and enforcing beach regulations designed to keep residents and visitors safe during one of the busiest times of the year.   Town Administrator Elizabeth…

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New details and video on stress crack discovery at MacMillan Wharf in Provincetown »

PROVINCETOWN – From Provincetown’s MacMillan Pier and Harbor: When something unexpectedly goes “boom”, it’s a good idea to stop everything and take a look… We closed MacMillan Pier briefly today after a loud noise and some surface cracking appeared in the concrete deck where the approach…

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Breaking: Vehicle strikes bridge on Route 6 in Harwich »

HARWICH – A crane being towed on a truck reportedly struck the overpass at Route 137 on Route 6 in Harwich about 9 AM. No injuries were reported and damage was also reported as minor. The Mass State Police Truck Team will investigate the incident. Traffic delays were likely in the area.

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BREAKING NEWS: Cape Air plane goes off runway at Provincetown Municipal Airport »

PROVINCETOWN – A Cape Air plane went off the runway at Provincetown Municipal Airport shortly after 8 AM Monday. Two pilots and a passenger were on board and appeared uninjured. The Cessna 402C was on a scheduled flight from Logan Airport (Boston) to Provincetown. The FAA will investigate the incident.…

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HN Photos from the Overnight: Crashes, One Driver Facing Criminal Charges »

    ABOVE: Shortly after midnight – Monday, June 15, 2026 – Yarmouth police responded to a report of a crash into a residential fence that had occurred about two hours earlier. The vehicle was still at the scene with its door open. It initially appeared the driver may have fled, but that…

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Bourne firefighters cover Wareham station as large fire erupts at SEMASS plant in Rochester »

ROCHESTER – A large fire was reported at the SEMASS trash to energy plant in Rochester early Sunday afternoon. A third alarm response activated a Bourne engine to cover a Wareham fire station. Further details were not immediately available.

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