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Harwich Police offer reminders before calling 911 »

HARWICH – From Harwich Police: We have recently had some issues with residents and businesses using the wrong address and creating confusion. For those using internet or VOIP phones, using a Main Street address versus Route 28 can cause significant delays. Cell phones calls are different as the…

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21-Year-Old South Yarmouth Man Dies in Fiery Single-Vehicle Crash on Highbank Road »

ABOVE: After dark aerial images by Paul Leidenfrost; daylight image by the Yarmouth PD; HN edits… SOUTH YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS — A 21-year-old man from South Yarmouth was killed in a single-car crash on Highbank Road near Coveview Drive on December 9, 2025, after his vehicle overturned…

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Off-duty Bourne PD sergeant able to assist suicidal male on the Bourne Bridge »

BOURNE – From Bourne Police: On Tuesday December 9th, 2025 at approximately 1:26 AM, off-duty Bourne Police Sergeant Wallace J. Perry IV was traveling home from his evening shift when he observed a male who had set up a ladder and scaled the protective barricade of the Bourne Bridge. With the male…

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IFAW, Wareham DNR rescue two dolphins in Wareham »

WAREHAM – From Wareham DNR (WDNR): On December 8th, 2025 at approximately 10:45 AM, WDNR was dispatched to the area of Beaver Creek off of the Weweantic River for a report of two stranded common dolphins. Upon arrival two dolphins were located alive and active on the marsh but out of the water…

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Hyannis residents and businesses asked to conserve water after major main break »

HYANNIS – From the Town of Barnstable: A water main break has occurred along a main distribution pipe within the Hyannis Water System. Contractors are onsite actively working on a repair, which is expected to take a few hours. Residents and businesses in the Hyannis Water System may notice lower…

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Portion of Route 132 closed after traffic crash in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – A traffic crash closed down a section of Iyannough Road (Route 132) in Hyannis. The collision happened by Tracey Volkswagen. Traffic was blocked off at the Airport Rotary. At least one pickup truck and a bicyclist were involved who was rushed to Cape Cod Hospital with serious injuries.…

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Two ambulances called to head-on crash in Orleans »

ORLEANS – Two ambulances were called to a reported head-on crash in Orleans. The collision happened about 3 PM Tuesday on Skaket Beach Road near Mallard Drive. The extent of injuries was not immediately clear. Skaket Beach Road was closed between Rock Harbor Road and Ellis Road. Orleans Police…

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Breaking: Highbank Road in Yarmouth closed due to vehicle fire »

YARMOUTH – An overturned vehicle that caught fire has shutdown Highbank Road in Yarmouth. The incident happened about 1:15 PM Tuesday. The emergency situation necessitated a power cut in the area. CWN will bring you further details as we get them. The post Breaking: Highbank Road in Yarmouth closed…

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Traffic crash knocks down pole closing Route 28 and cutting power in Wareham »

WAREHAM – A traffic crash knocked down a utlity pole in Wareham Tuesday morning. The collision happened on Route 28 south of I-195 by the Wareham Police Station. Police reported that section of road would be closed until repairs could be made. Eversource reported 141 customers without power as…

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SUV strikes building in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – A SUV struck the Xfinity Store at 352 Main Street in Falmouth about 9 AM Monday. There did not appear to be any serious injuries. The store and an adjacent business were evacuated until a building inspector could respond to check the integrity of the structure. Falmouth Police are investigating…

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