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Breaking: Traffic crash causing major delays on I-195 eastbound before I-495 in Wareham »

WAREHAM – A traffic crash was causing significant delays for motorists headed to Cape Cod via I-195. The collision was shortly after 5 PM Friday eastbound before the I-495 junction. One person reportedly suffered potentially life-threatening injuries. Further details were not immediately available.…

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Cape Cod & Islands brace for possible Nor’easter late weekend »

(HYANNIS) – Cape Cod and the Islands are bracing for another possible winter blast late Sunday night into Monday, with the possibly of a Nor’easter just off the coast of Massachusetts. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch, high wind watch, and coastal flood watch for the area…

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Sad update: Body of man who fell through ice in Eastham recovered »

EASTHAM – From Eastham Police: On Friday, February 20, 2026, an additional extensive search operation was conducted at Bee’s River. This large scale, multiagency search included personnel and assets from the Eastham Police and Fire Departments, Barnstable County Technical Rescue and Dive Team,…

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Hyannis Blaze Displaces Four Overnight [HN Video] »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – A structure fire tore through a residence at 210 Walnut Street late Wednesday evening, forcing four residents from their home and prompting a swift response from local authorities. Barnstable Police and Hyannis Firefighters arrived around 10:00 p.m. on February 19, 2026, to…

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Fire breaks out at Hyannis residence »

HYANNIS – Fire broke out at a residence in Hyannis about 10 PM Thursday evening. Smoke was showing from the garage area when crews arrived at ranch style home on Walnut Street. All four occupants safely evacuated and were evaluated at the scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The…

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State Police investigating if wrong way driver triggered traffic crash on Route 6 eastbound in West Barnstable »

WEST BARNSTABLE – A traffic crash was reported on Route 6 eastbound before the Route 149 exit about 6 PM Thursday. According to reports, two vehicles were involved with one ending up in the median with air bags deployed. Luckily no serious injuries were reported. State Police are investigating…

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Man airlifted after falling from roof in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – A man was seriously injured after reportedly falling about 12 feet from a roof in Falmouth. The incident happened on Winthrop Drive about 3 PM Thursday. The victim was transported to the Falmouth Airpark to meet a MedFlight helicopter to be flown to an off-Cape trauma center. Further…

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Breaking: Boat takes down power lines causing outages in Bourne and Sandwich »

BOURNE – A boat in tow reportedly snagged power lines on Route 6A near the Bourne/Sandwich town line sometime before 1 PM Thursday. Power outages were reported in parts of Sandwich and Bourne affecting some 772 Eversource customers. The utility was responding to make repairs. The post Breaking:…

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Three ambulances called to traffic crash in Centerville »

CENTERVILLE – Three ambulances were called to a traffic crash in Centerville shortly after 9 PM Wednesday. The collision happened at the intersection of Old Stage Road and Prince Hinckley Road. The extent of injuries was not immediately clear. The crash is under investigation by Barnstable Police.…

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Power knocked out to 1,000 Eversource customers in Centerville and Osterville mostly restored »

CENTERVILLE – Over 1,000 Eversource customers lost power about 3 PM Wednesday. The utility company blamed equipment for the damage and hoped to have service restored by 5 PM. Shortly after 4 PM, all but a handful of customers had been restored. CWN is checking with Eversource for further information.…

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