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(Updated 8:15 AM) Live blog: Day 2 as the dig out and restoration after the blizzard shifts into high gear »

The big dig out is getting underway and an army of utility line crews from New Hampshire and elsewhere are fanning out this morning after an estimated 88% of Cape Cod lost power in the Blizzard of 2026. Check back to this article through the day for continuing storm coverage. 8:15 AM update: Power outages…

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(Updated 2 PM) Live blog: continuing coverage of the Blizzard of 2026 (2 PM forward) »

For previous coverage before 2 PM click here. 2 PM update: Brewster officials were able to reach the barn fire. The building on Serenity Lane is listed as part of Namshaket Farm The structure is a total loss but no other structures were damaged and no injuries were reported. Power outages have risen…

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(Updated 7 AM) Live blog: CWN continuing coverage of blizzard conditions on Cape Cod »

CAPE COD – A powerful nor’easter is bringing blizzard conditions across Cape Cod Monday. Check this article for continuing coverage. The National Weather Service was predicting that snowfall totals could range between 12 and 20 inches across the Cape, with higher amounts possible in some…

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Town of Falmouth to hold community meeting on proposed new police station »

FALMOUTH – From the town of Falmouth: The Town of Falmouth invites community members to provide input on a preliminary site plan for the new police station proposed to be constructed at 100 Brick Kiln Road. The meeting will be held in person Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Old Silver/Surf…

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Nor’easter to bring blizzard conditions to Cape Cod & Islands with heavy snow, high winds »

(HYANNIS) – A major Nor’easter was forecast to bring a significant winter storm to Cape Cod and the Islands late Sunday night into much of the day on Monday, bringing heavy, wet snow, high winds and coastal flooding. The National Weather Service posted a Blizzard Watch for all of Cape Cod and…

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Leaf Blower Heist: Burglar Pries Into Yarmouth Ace Hardware, Flees with Gear [HN Photos] »

        SOUTH YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS — A brazen burglar broke into an Ace Hardware store late Saturday night, making off with a leaf blower and possibly other items after prying open a rear door, according to sources. The incident unfolded around 10:30 p.m. when patrol officers…

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Accidental discharge of a firearm leads to hand injury in Chatham »

CHATHAM – A reported accidental discharge of a firearm resulted in one person being taken to Cape Cod Hospital with a hand injury. The incident happened sometime after 9 PM Saturday at a Main Street location near Mill Pond Road. CWN is checking with Chatham Police for further details. The post…

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Breaking: Fire breaks out in former water department building in Chatham »

CHATHAM – Fire was reported in a former water department building in Chatham sometime after 7:30 PM Saturday. Mutual aid was called to the scene on Old Harbor Road. CWN will bring you further details as we get them. The post Breaking: Fire breaks out in former water department building in Chatham…

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Breaking: Police activity closing section of Race Lane in Marstons Mills »

MARSTONS MILLS – From Barnstable Police: Race Lane is closed between Willimantic Drive and Route 149. Please utilize Old Falmouth Road and Osterville/West Barnstable Road to detour this area. This message will be updated when the road is reopened, until then please avoid the area. CWN has reached…

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Search warrant leads to drug charges in Wareham »

WAREHAM – From Wareham Police: On February 20, 2026, the Wareham Police Criminal Investigation Division along with members of the Patrol Division, and Plymouth Police Department served a Commonwealth of Massachusetts narcotic related search warrant at a residence in Wareham. The target of the investigation…

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