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Shed fire damages house in Sandwich »

SANDWICH – A fully involved shed fire caused damage to a house in Sandwich. Crews responded to the area of 259 Phillips Road about 11:20 AM and were able to quickly get the fire under control. One person was evaluated by EMTs.Further details were not immediately available. The post Shed fire damages…

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Slideshow: Daylight reveals extent of damage from severe storm in Wareham »

WAREHAM – CWN has been reporting on the nearly total power failure in the town of Wareham. Thanks to a post from Wareham DNR, we are getting a firsthand look at the level of destruction Thursday evening’s severe storm brought to the town. The National Weather Service will likely check to…

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Two kayakers assisted after getting stuck on the West End Breakwater in Provincetown »

PROVINCETOWN – Provincetown Fire and the Harbormaster were called to the West End Breakwater about 9 AM Friday. Two kayakers were apparently blown into the West End Breakwater and unable to make progress. One of the victims was treated for a minor injury. The post Two kayakers assisted after getting…

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New overnight: Motorcyclist critically injured in Harwich crash »

HARWICH – A motorcyclist was critically injured in a crash in Harwich about 12:45 AM. The collision happened on Route 28 at Snow Inn Road. The rider was rushed to Cape Cod Hospital and then airlifted to an off-Cape trauma center. Harwich Police are investigating the cause of the crash. The post…

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Power restoration efforts continue after Thursday evening’s severe storms »

CAPE COD – Eversource crews continue to work on power restoration after severe storms lashed southeast Massachusetts and Cape Cod Thursday evening. As of 8:30 AM, Wareham which was almost completely knocked out still has over 7,000 Eversource customer or about 50% without power. 1,500 are out in…

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***  WATCH ***  YOUNG MOTORCYCLIST AIRLIFTED AFTER TRAUMATIC HARWICH PORT CRASH »

HARWICH PORT, MASSACHUSETTS –  [HN VIDEO NOTES]  –  The single-vehicle motorcycle crash happened on Route 28 at the intersection of Snow Inn Road early this morning, at around 12:43 a.m.  First responders found the motorcyclist unconscious with serious trauma, according to radio…

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All occupants safe after Nantucket house fire »

NANTUCKET – Firefighters responded to a house fire on Nantucket Thursday evening. Flames were pouring from the house on Pine Crest Drive. All occupants evacuated safely. The cause of the fire and if weather played a role was unknown. Further details were not immediately available. The post All…

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Live storm blog: Trees and wires down, marine rescues »

Watch for continuing coverage here: 8:40 PM: Vessel in distress off Menauhant Road in Falmouth has been assisted and all parties are safe. 8:30 PM: The person overboard in Bourne, who was wearing a personal flotation device, made it to shore safely. 2,150 Eversource customers without power in Bourne.…

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southwestern Barnstable County »

Severe Thunderstorm Warning BULLETIN – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Severe Thunderstorm Warning National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 741 PM EDT Thu Jul 3 2025 The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for… Southwestern Barnstable County…

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Charges filed in alleged hate crime in Provincetown »

PROVINCETOWN – From Provincetown Police: Ryan Mahimtura, 19, of Framingham, MA, Henry Ward, 19, of Hudson MA, and a minor of Hudson, MA have all been charged with two counts of Disorderly Conduct in relation to the incident that took place in Provincetown on July 1st where they allegedly drove…

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