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Sheriff’s department announces Flag Sojourn 250 is coming to Cape Cod »

Thursday June 11, 2026 - 1:23:19 am | via Cape Wide News »

BOURNE – From Barnstable County Sheriff’s Department: The Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office will host Flag Sojourn 250, a global journey of one flag that celebrates the 250th anniversary of our nation. Join Sheriff Donna D. Buckley and special guests for a flag raising ceremony on Flag…

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Drunk ‘She/Her’ CIA Operative Nicholas ‘Nicole’ Johnson Busted After Masked Rampage Leaves Trail of Toppled Planters & Trash Barrels Down Entire Main Street, Hyannis »

Wednesday June 10, 2026 - 6:15:10 am | via Hyannis News »

                                                                    HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – Shortly before midnight Tuesday, June…

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Hyannis Male Flees on Foot After Alleged Attack on Girlfriend and Threats to 2-Year-Old Son; Toddler Safely Rescued by Police [HN Photos] »

Tuesday June 09, 2026 - 5:46:13 am | via Hyannis News »

      HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS — Barnstable Police launched an urgent manhunt Monday evening after a woman reported being attacked by her boyfriend at a residence on Bearses Way, with the suspect — the father of the couple’s 2-year-old son — fleeing on foot after allegedly threatening…

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Rip Current Advisory in effect Monday »

Monday June 08, 2026 - 9:16:40 am | via Cape Wide News »

Rip Current Statement Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 446 AM EDT Mon Jun 8 2026 …HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING… * WHAT…Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE…Barnstable MA and Nantucket MA Counties.…

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Stolen Brockton Subaru Cornered in Harwich Cul-de-Sac After Failing to Stop for Dennis Patrolman »

Sunday June 07, 2026 - 6:01:41 am | via Hyannis News »

    HARWICH, MASSACHUSETTS — A Subaru Crosstrek stolen Brockton led a Dennis police patrolman on an early-morning pursuit that ended peacefully in a dead-end Harwich cul-de-sac Sunday, with the driver surrendering hands-out the window while the patrolman waited for backup. At approximately…

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Notes from the Overnight: Pickup Truck Jumps Curb, Slams into Utility Pole in West Yarmouth [HN Photos] »

Saturday June 06, 2026 - 7:16:23 am | via Hyannis News »

            WEST YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS — A pickup truck traveling west on Route 28 veered across the oncoming lane, jumped a curb and slammed into a utility pole in front of the Yarmouth Resort shortly before midnight Friday. The driver remained at the scene and spoke…

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Cyanobacteria Advisories Issued for Three Barnstable Ponds »

Friday June 05, 2026 - 1:33:11 pm | via Cape Wide News »

BARNSTABLE — Health officials are warning pet owners to keep animals away from several local ponds after elevated levels of cyanobacteria were detected in recent water quality testing. According to a water quality update issued June 4, a new pet advisory has been issued for Hinckley Pond following…

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“Rookie” Patrolwoman Nabs Drunk Driver After Pickup Found Missing Half Its Transmission at Hyannis Traffic Light [HN Photos] »

Friday June 05, 2026 - 4:03:17 am | via Hyannis News »

Above: Barnstable Police Patrolwoman Rebecca Tatzel-Mandel handcuffs a suspected drunk driver while her field training officer keeps a close eye on the procedure.     HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS — A newly sworn Barnstable Police patrolwoman made a memorable arrest Thursday night when…

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Multi-day training test readiness for local marine emergency response »

Friday June 05, 2026 - 1:23:55 am | via Cape Wide News »

CAPE COD – Over the past two days, members of the Barnstable Fire Department participated in annual marine operations training on Cape Cod Bay alongside our regional response partners from the Sandwich Fire Department, U.S. Coast Guard Station Cape Cod Canal, and U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Cape…

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Suspect in Truro rape sentenced to 14 1/2 to 16 years in state prison »

Thursday June 04, 2026 - 2:19:42 pm | via Cape Wide News »

TRURO – From the Cape & Islands District Attorney’s Office: Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert J. Galibois announced today that Judge Michael Cahillane in the Barnstable Superior Court imposed a state prison sentence of not less than 14 ½ years and not more than 16 years for…

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