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Video: Malfunctioning solar system causes smoke in Harwich church »

HARWICH – Firefighters responded to Pilgrim Congregational Church on Route 28 around 1:30 pm Sunday for a smoke condition and odor in the adjoining parish hall. Eversource also at scene to check electrical system. Fire officials believe a malfunctioning control box for the Church’s solar…

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Suspect, officers cold and wet but okay after bizarre incident in Provincetown »

PROVINCETOWN – Provincetown Police are investigatign a bizarre incident late Saturday afternoon. An officer on patrol in the area of Commercial Street (Route 6A) and Snail Road spotted a person reportedly wanted for vandalizing vehicles. The suspect fled onto the beach and despite the frigid conditions…

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New overnight: Apparent propane explosion rocks house in Truro »

TRURO – Firefighters from several towns responded to an apparent propane explosion at a residence in Truro around 1:30 AM Saturday. Initial reports say the blast on Kyle Way caused damage requiring a building inspector to respond to check the stability of the building. Luckily there were no injuries…

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31-Year-Old Hyannis Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges »

HYANNIS – From Barnstable Police: On January 23rd, 2026 Barnstable Police Detectives, with the assistance of the Massachusetts State Police, and the United States Secret Service Cyber Fraud Task Force executed a search warrant at a residence located in Hyannis, MA. As a result of the search warrant…

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Hyannis firefighters discover, extinguish fire in crawl space of residence »

HYANNIS – Hyannis firefighters were called to 77 South Street sometime before 5 PM Friday. Crews investigating smoke discovered a fire in a crawl space under the building. The fire was extinguished and firefighters checked for any further fire spread. No injuries were reported. The exact cause…

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Cold Weather Advisory from 6 PM Saturday through 1 PM Sunday »

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 100 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 …COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO 1 PM EST SUNDAY… * WHAT…Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected. * WHERE…Portions of eastern, northeastern,…

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Woman Accuses Trooper of “Rape” After Wild 120 MPH Chase Ends in Yarmouth [HN Video] »

YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS — A dramatic high-speed pursuit on Route 6 turned chaotic early Friday morning when a woman led a Massachusetts State Trooper on a chase reaching speeds of 120 mph on Route 6, according to radio transmissions. She was arrested and minutes later accused the trooper of “rape”…

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Chatham Fire Rescue Department is now accepting applications to its Citizens Fire Academy »

CHATHAM – From Chatham Fire Rescue Department: The Chatham Fire Rescue Department is now accepting applications to its Citizens Fire Academy. The Citizens Fire Academy is an 8-week program designed to provide participants with a basic understanding of fire, rescue, and emergency medical operations…

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Two Dennis residents arrested on drug possession and distribution charges in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – From Yarmouth Police: At approximately 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, an officer observed an individual known to be involved in drug activity engaging with an occupant of a vehicle in what appeared to be a hand-to-hand drug transaction. After the interaction, the vehicle left the…

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Sandwich Police accepting applications for Citizens Police Academy »

SANDWICH – From Sandwich Police: The Sandwich Police Department is now accepting applications for our Citizens Police Academy. This 13-week program gives community members a firsthand look at the Sandwich Police Department’s operations. Topics covered in class include Criminal Law, Constitutional…

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