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Video: Harwich Fire holds promotional ceremony »

HARWICH – A promotional ceremony was held today at the Robert A Peterson Firehouse on Sisson Road as the Harwich Fire Department formally replaced two Fire Captains, two Fire Lieutenants, an Emergency Medical Services Officer and a Fire Prevention Officer. Lieutenant Brad Willis and Lieutenant…

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Harwich fire battles brush fire deep in wooded area »

HARWICH – Harwich firefighters battled a brush fire Friday evening. The fire was deep in a wooded area off Squantum Path which made access difficult. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The post Harwich fire battles brush fire deep in wooded area appeared first…

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WOMAN ARRESTED AT HYANNIS BEACH FOR TRAFFICKING FENTANYL »

ABOVE: BPD booking photos. Unfortunately, they are not great quality and were the only ones currently in the BPD computer system, according to source. HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – According to a Barnstable Police report, on July 21, 2025, at around 10:50 p.m., officers were dispatched to Veterans Beach…

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FEDS: SERIAL CYBERSTALKER FROM PLYMOUTH TERRORIZED WOMEN FOR 16 YEARS… SENTENCED TO 9 YEARS IN PRISON »

Defendant created 62 accounts across dozens of online platforms to abuse and impersonate women he knew; Posted thousands of fake, AI-generated, or photoshopped pornographic images of victims and their information, encouraging others to torment them… BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS  – …

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Traffic crash closes Cranberry Highway in Wareham »

WAREHAM – Wareham Police report that Cranberry Highway (Route 28) is currently closed in the area of Monteiro Street due to a motor vehicle accident until further notice. Police urge motorists to seek alternate routes. The closure is east of Charge Pond Road near the Ford dealership. The post Traffic…

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FEDS: FORMER MASHPEE WAMPANOAG TRIBE CHAIRMAN PLEADS GUILTY TO TAX CRIMES »

ABOVE: Cedric Cromwell file image (2015)… courtesy Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Facebook page/ HN edits NOTE: Defendant was previously convicted of extortion… BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS  –  [DOJ MEDIA STATEMENT] – The former Chairman of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and former President…

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FEDS: ECUADORIAN ILLEGALLY RESIDING IN YARMOUTH SENTENCED FOR UNLAWFUL REENTRY »

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS  –  [DOJ MEDIA STATEMENT/ NO BOOKING PHOTO PROVIDED] – An Ecuadorian national illegally residing in Yarmouth was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston for unlawfully reentering the United States after deportation. Jose Tomas Lema Pugo, a/k/a Jose Luis Ledezma,…

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Lightning strikes cause damage in Mashpee, Falmouth »

MASHPEE – Lightning strikes caused damage to two locations in Mashpee just after 5 PM Friday. The first call was for a house struck by lightning on Yellow Fin Way. Fire crews investigated a haze and checked for any fire. Minutes late a call came in for Walton Health Way where a lightning strike…

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Severe thunderstorm watch until 9 PM »

Severe thunderstorm watch outline update for WS 542 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 145 PM EDT Fri JUL 25 2025 Severe thunderstorm watch 542 is in effect until 900 PM EDT for the following locations Massachusetts counties include Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Nantucket, Plymouth The post Severe thunderstorm…

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Traffic crash closes Scenic Highway eastbound in Bourne »

BOURNE – A traffic crash closed the eastbound side of the Scenic Highway (Route 6) near the Herring Run. The three-vehicle collision happened just after 10:30 AM Friday. EMTs were evaluating for injuries. 1 lane westbound was also closed. Sandwich Road on the Cape side of the canal is an alternative.…

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