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Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash on Route 6 in Truro »

TRURO – A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash on Route 6 near the Wellfleet line. The victim was transported to the Marconi site in Wellfleet to meet a MedFlight helicopter to be flown to an off-Cape trauma center. Traffic already heavy due to the Carnival Parade in Provincetown was further…

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Overnight Hyannis: Crowbars at 4 a.m., E-Bike Wipeouts, and the Quiet Magic Before the Rat Race [HN Photos] »

ABOVE: A number of uniformed Barnstable Police patrol officers responded to a Hyannis address shortly after 4 a.m. Thursday after a report of a man suffering some type of mental health crisis in someone’s backyard. He was said to be holding a crowbar. Officers arrived and confronted the man. He was…

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Route 6A in Dennis closed after car strikes utility pole »

DENNIS – A car struck a utility pole in Dennis around 1 PM Wednesday. The crash happened on Route 6A by Cape Abilities. No serious injuries were reported. Route 6A was closed at South Yarmouth Road while Eversource crews responded to assess the situation. The collision is under investigation by…

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Two people taken to hospital after traffic crash in Bourne »

BOURNE – Two people were transported to a hospital following a traffic crash in Bourne. The two-vehicle collision happened on MacArthur Boulevard (Route 28) by Forest Park Drive. Traffic slowdowns were likely in the area. Bourne Police are investigating the cause of the crash. Further details were…

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Provincetown Police issued parking, traffic and safety advisory for Carnival Parade on Thursday »

PROVINCETOWN – From Provincetown Police: With Carnival taking place on Thursday, August 20, 2026, residents and visitors should be aware of several important parking, traffic, and safety changes. Please plan ahead and allow extra time when traveling through Provincetown. NO PARKING – COMMERCIAL…

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State Police Bomb Squad detonates ordnance found in Orleans »

ORLEANS – From Orleans Police at 5 PM Tuesday: Residents and businesses in the area of the Orleans Transfer Station, be advised that a deteriorated military ordinance will be disposed of by detonation shortly by the MA State Police Bomb Squad. There is no danger to the public and this is a forewarning…

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Breaking: Tech rescue team called to Sandwich for teen buried in sand »

SANDWICH/BOURNE – The Barnstable County Tech Rescue Team was activated around 3:45 PM after reports that a teenager was buried in sand and unable to get out. The scene was off of Philllps Drive near Scusset Beach. The tech team will reportedly shore up the area around the victim in order to safely…

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Motorcyclist killed in crash in Wareham »

WAREHAM – A motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Wareham Monday evening. The victim was reported ejected following the incident on Charge Pond Road about 6:45 PM Monday. The crash is under investigation by the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office. Further details were not immediately…

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FLYING ACURA: High-Speed Rotary Crash Launches SUV Skyward in Marstons Mills; Virginia Driver Charged with OUI »

          MARSTONS MILLS, MASSACHUSETTS — A single-vehicle crash turned the quiet Marstons Mills rotary into a nighttime launchpad Monday evening when an Acura SUV rocketed through stone curbing, went airborne, and slammed down on the far side of the intersection. Barnstable…

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Eversource investigating large power outage in East Harwich »

HARWICH – About 1,400 Eversource customers in East Harwich lost power sometime before 8 PM Monday. Line crews were responding to investigate the cause of the outage. CWN will bring you further details as we get them.

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