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Vehicle rolls on its roof in Harwich »

HARWICH – A vehicle rolled on its roof in Harwich shortly after noon. The crash happened on Great Western Road at Deerfield Rd. The driver was able to extricate and did not appear to suffer any serious injuries. The cause of the crash is under investigation by Harwich Police. The post Vehicle rolls…

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Execution of search warrant and arrests in drug trafficking case »

FALMOUTH – From Falmouth Police: On March 5th, 2026, the Falmouth Police Department assisted the Oak Bluffs Police Department and the DEA Cape Cod Task Force with a search warrant related to suspected drug trafficking. The search warrant was obtained as a result of an investigation initiated by…

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“it was pouring rain…” [HN Photos] »

    “I don’t know how I got here, but I’m mighty glad I came. ~ Diane “Deedles” Shuure HN Photo Notes: Around 1:45 a.m. this morning, just as HN was resigning himself to an overnight shift that felt like a total wash (pun very much intended), the Hyannis…

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Yarmouth Police offer safety tips for St. Patrick’s Day parade Saturday »

YARMOUTH – From Yarmouth Police: STAY SAFE & ENJOY THE LUCK OF THE IRISH! We are thrilled to welcome you to this year’s St. Patrick’s Parade! The parade is scheduled for Saturday March 7th at 11 AM. Road Closures will begin at 9 AM. To ensure a festive and safe environment for everyone,…

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Breaking: Fishing vessel reportedly capsized off Provincetown »

PROVINCETOWN – A search is underway about 2 miles north of Race Point. According to reports a fishing vessel capsized. A Coast Guard helicopter and C-130 aircraft are scouring the area. CWN will bring you further details as we get them. The post Breaking: Fishing vessel reportedly capsized off…

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Second ambulance involved crash reported at Route 28 and Yarmouth Road in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – For the second time in as many days, an ambulance has been involved in a traffic crash at Iyannough Road (Route 28) & Yarmouth Road in Hyannis. This time it was a Yarmouth ambulance. Another ambulance completed the patient transport to Cape Cod Hospital. No injuries were reported…

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One person taken to hospital after Yarmouth crash »

YARMOUTH – One person was transported to Cape Cod Hospital after a traffic crash in the Captains Village neighborhood of Yarmouth. The crash happened about 8:10 AM at Captain Wright Road and Captain Simmons Road. A Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and a Fiat 500 coupe collided. The injuries did not appear…

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Overnight: Fire damages house in Monument Beach »

BOURNE – Fire was reported at a house in the Monument Beach section of Bourne just after midnight Thursday. Flames were visible from the rear of the house when crews arrived at the scene on Clipper Road. The occupants were able to safely evacuate and no injuries were reported. Fire crews were able…

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Fire destroys chicken coop in Sandwich »

SANDWICH – Fire destroyed a chicken coop in Sandwich late Wednesday evening. Sandwich firefighters responded to the scene on John Ewer Road and doused the flames. The status of the chickens was not immediately known. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The post Fire destroys chicken coop…

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Truro Ambulance T-Boned in Hyannis Construction Mess: Patient Transfer Ensures Completed Hospital Run [HN Photos] »

                  HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS — Chaos erupted at a notoriously unfinished intersection Wednesday evening when a Truro Fire Department ambulance was T-boned by a sedan, forcing a handoff of patient care to keep a “priority 2” transport on track.…

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