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Bicyclist injured in collision with utility pole in Provincetown »

PROVINCETOWN – A bicyclist was injured after reportedly colliding with a utility pole on Bradford Street at Pleasant St. sometime after 6:30 PM Saturday. A MedFlight helicopter was not immediately available so the victim was transported to Cape Cod Hospital. Further details were not immediately…

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Hyannis fireboat responds to vessel that struck rock in the harbor »

HYANNIS – The Hyannis fireboat responded to a report of a vessel that struck a rock in the harbor about 5:40 PM Saturday. After an inspection it was determined the 28-foot craft was not taking on water and was able to use one engine to continue into port with the fireboat escorting them. No injuries…

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Breaking: Route 6 eastbound in Sandwich closed after traffic crash involving a motorcyclist »

SANDWICH – A traffic crash involving a two motorcycles was reported on Route 6 eastbound in Sandwich about 11:45 AM Saturday. According to reports bystanders were performing CPR on a victim before rescuers arrived. Sandwich Paramedics rushed the victim to Cape Cod Hospital. Eastbound traffic completely…

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Dehumidifier blamed for overnight basement fire in Harwich »

HARWICH – From Harwich Fire: A 9-1-1 call to the Barnstable County Sheriff’s Communication Center was received at 11:58 PM on Friday July 10th. The caller reported smoke alarms going off and a odor of smoke in the carriage house. Caller also indicated there was a slight haze of smoke on the…

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Vehicle crash stalled westbound traffic on Route 6 Friday evening »

BOURNE – A traffic crash stalled traffic headed off-Cape for a time Friday evening. The crash happened about 7:45 PM not far from the Sagamore Bridge. No serious injuries were reported. Mass State Police are investigating.

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Hyannis Traffic Stop Yields Substantial Narcotics Haul; Pair Taken Into Custody [HN Photos] »

                    HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS — Plainclothes Barnstable Police officers pulled over a white sedan in Hyannis Friday evening around 9 p.m., leading to the detention of a man and woman and the seizure of a significant quantity of suspected…

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Several Tall Ships sail through Cape Cod Canal en route to Boston event »

BOURNE – Several Tall Ships sailed through the Cape Cod Canal this week en route to Boston Harbor for the start of Sail Boston 2026 this weekend, one of the nation’s largest maritime celebrations marking America’s 250th anniversary. Many of the vessels traveling from New York to Boston…

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Rear-end collision slows traffic on Route 6 in Harwich »

HARWICH – A rear-end collision caused delays on Route 6 in Harwich for a time. The crash happened westbound at the Route 124 exit. Several people were evaluated but no serious injuries were reported. Mass State Police are investigating the collision. Photos via Cape Cod Incidents/CWN

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Oak Bluffs & Mass State Police investigating serious two-vehicle crash on Sea View Avenue »

OAK BLUFFS – From Oak Bluffs Police: On Thursday, July 9, 2026, at approximately 8:00 PM, Oak Bluffs Police, EMS, and Fire personnel were dispatched to Sea View Avenue near the entrance of The Island Inn and Noman’s Restaurant following reports of a serious collision between an electric cycle…

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One person injured in dirt bike accident in Truro »

TRURO – One person was injured in a reported dirt bike accident in Truro sometime after 4 PM Friday. The crash happened off of Slough Pond Road. The victim reportedly suffered a significant leg injury. Rescuers called for a MedFlight helicopter but it was not immediately available so the victim…

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