Thursday, July 02, 2026 (42 minutes ago) via Cape Wide News
DENNIS – Firefighters responded to the Travelodge on Route 28 in Dennis about 11:50 AM to find smoke showing from one of the rooms. No injuries were reported. Traffic delays were possible in the area. CWN will bring you further details as we get them.
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Thursday, July 02, 2026
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Thursday, July 02, 2026
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BOURNE – A vehicle allegedly failed to stop for State Police and took off at speeds reportedly exceeding 100 MPH. The vehicle caused a crash on the Bourne Bridge causing minor injuries to a trooper. The vehicle headed down MacArthur Boulevard (Route 28) into Falmouth. Officials terminated the pursuit…
Thursday, July 02, 2026
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YARMOUTH PORT – A bucket truck reportedly tipped over causing a worker to fall some 40 feet. The incident happened along the train tracks off Willow Street near Cross Street and appeared to involve a vehicle capable of traveling on the tracks. The worker was conscious and transported to Cape Cod…
Thursday, July 02, 2026
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ABOVE: Barnstable policemen conducted a traffic stop on a Mercedes-Benz sedan on Nightingale Lane near its intersection with Route 28 early this morning in front of a driveway clearly marked “Frog Parking Only.” Whether the driver identified as a frog remains unclear.…
Wednesday, July 01, 2026
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CHATHAM – A large power outage was reported in Chatham on one of the hottest days of the year. Over 1,800 Eversource customers lost electricity, which the utility blamed on “equipment damage.” The company hoped to have service fully restored by 6:15 PM. Further details were not immediately…
Wednesday, July 01, 2026
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FALMOUTH – One person was seriously injured in a traffic crash in Falmouth about 4:30 PM Wednesday. The collision occurred at Old Barnstable Road and Old Meetinghouse Road. The victim was transported to St. Luke’s Hospital trauma center in New Bedford after a MedFlight was not immediately…
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Wednesday, July 01, 2026
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HYANNIS – From the Town of Barnstable: On Thursday, July 2, 2026, a contractor working for the Town of Barnstable, RJV Construction Corporation, will be conducting paving operations in the vicinity of 720 Main Street, Hyannis. To facilitate this work, traffic modifications including temporary lane…
Wednesday, July 01, 2026
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BOURNE — Gov. Maura Healey’s office announced Wednesday that the Cape Cod Bridges replacement project has reached a major milestone after receiving federal approval of its Final Environmental Impact Statement and a Record of Decision from the Federal Highway Administration. The approval completes…
Wednesday, July 01, 2026
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WEST BARNSTABLE – At about 10:15 AM Wednesday morning there was a two-vehicle crash on Route 149 at the Route 6 westbound exit 65 ramp. A Town of Barnstable DPW dump truck with a trailer and a car were involved. Three people were evaluated but no serious injuries were reported. Barnstable Police…
Wednesday, July 01, 2026
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HYANNIS – From Barnstable Police: As if preparing for retirement after 30 years of service with the Barnstable Police Department wasn’t enough, Officer Brian Morrison took the stage yesterday at Barnstable United Elementary School’s annual Spring Concert, showcasing his musical…
Wednesday, July 01, 2026
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MARSTONS MILLS – Multiple fire units including brush breakers were called to a brush fire in Marstons Mills about 9;30 AM Wednesday. Officials used a drone to pinpoint the exact location of the fire off Old Post Road. Further details were not immediately available.
Wednesday, July 01, 2026
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HARWICH – Harwich Police are investigating this crash at Main Street and Queen Anne Road about 8:30 AM Wednesday. One person was transported to Cape Cod Hospital. Further details were not immediately available.
Wednesday, July 01, 2026
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BARNSTABLE – Shortly after 8 AM Wednesday there was a two-vehicle crash on Main Street (Route 6A) and Colonial Way in Barnstable Village. A Chevy Silverado and Jeep Compass collided. Two people were transported to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. Barnstable Police are investigating the…
Wednesday, July 01, 2026
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Wednesday, July 01, 2026
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BOURNE – A motorcyclist was injured in a crash on State Road near Sycamore Avenue in Bourne about 8:30 AM Wednesday. The victim was transported to the former Hoxie School to meet a MedFlight helicopter to be flown to an off-Cape trauma center. The crash is under investigation by Bourne Police.
Wednesday, July 01, 2026
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BOURNE – A garbage truck overturned on Route 6 eastbound just over the Sagamore Bridge shortly before 8 AM Wednesday. No injuries were reported but traffic was heavily backed up. Mass State Police are investigating the crash.
Wednesday, July 01, 2026
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HYANNIS – Firefighters were called to a Hyannis apartment building shortly before 8 AM Wednesday to find smoke coming from an electrical box on the structure. Everyone safely evacuated and no injuries were reported. Further details were not immediately available.
Wednesday, July 01, 2026
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Wednesday, July 01, 2026
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STOW, MA – From Mass Department of Fire Services: Fires, explosions, and serious injuries related to illegal fireworks spike each summer in Massachusetts, and fire service leaders are hoping to reverse last year’s increase over 2024. “Here in Massachusetts, fireworks have caused nearly 500…
Wednesday, July 01, 2026
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HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS — A three-vehicle crash at the Airport Rotary early Tuesday evening sent one driver to the hospital and forced the shutdown of half the busy rotary after a large fluid spill from a heavily damaged pickup…
Wednesday, July 01, 2026
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FALMOUTH – From Falmouth Police: As the July 4th holiday approaches, the Falmouth Police Department is again taking proactive steps to address underage drinking, disorderly behavior, vandalism, and other quality-of-life offenses that have plagued Falmouth’s beaches and neighborhoods in recent…
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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WEST BARNSTABLE – From West Barnstable Fire: Please join us in congratulating Lieutenant Paul Donovan and Lieutenant Austin Moloney on their promotions to Captain, effective July 1, 2026. Captain Paul Donovan (above) is a career firefighter with more than 20 years of fire service experience and…
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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EASTHAM – From Eastham Fire: Tuesday, the department celebrated the promotion of Matt Antoine to the rank of Lieutenant, and the department also gave out unit citations and Meritorious Conduct Citations for their actions at the Ice Rescue on Bee’s River Feb. 14, 2026. Colin Potter the Nauset…
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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HARWICH – Divers were called to Harwich around 4:30 PM Tuesday after reports of a missing swimmer. A staging area was set up at the Herring River Bridge. Shortly after 5 PM, it was reported the two swimmers had been found safe. Photo by Jake O’Callaghan/CWN
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 125 PM EDT Tue Jun 30 2026 …HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY… * WHAT…Heat index values up to 104 expected. * WHERE…Barnstable and Dukes Counties. * WHEN…From 10 AM Wednesday…
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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DENNIS – From Dennis Police: As we prepare for another busy Fourth of July weekend, Chief John Brady shares what residents and visitors can expect before heading to Dennis. Watch for important information about beach access, traffic and parking changes, increased police presence, and public safety…
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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SANDWICH – A cooler caught fire inside the Coca Cola plant on Route 130 in Sandwich sometime before 10 AM Tuesday. Officials had put out the fire and removed the faulty unit from the building when firefighters arrived. Crews checked to make sure there was no fire extension and ventilated smoke…
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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HARWICH – From Harwich Fire: Please join us on Wednesday July 1, 2026 (today) at 9 AM at the Robert Peterson Firehouse 175 Sisson Road, as we recognize the following personnel: Promotions: Captain Justin White to Deputy Fire Chief – Captain White was hired by Harwich Fire in January of 2011,…
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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PROVINCETOWN – From Provincetown Police: As a reminder, we will be hosting free community active shooter training. We are continuing this important training from last year. If you were unable to attend then, or would like a refresher course, we encourage you to register! The training will take…
Monday, June 29, 2026
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FALMOUTH – Guests at the Inn on the Square were force to evacuate after a fire broke out in the basement shortly after 11 PM Monday. Firefighters rushed to the scene at 40 North Main Street (Route 28) and stretched a hose line while checking to make sure everyone had evacuated. Route 28 was closed…
Monday, June 29, 2026
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FALMOUTH – A malfunctioning power line sparked a small fire on the roof of a house in Falmouth about 7 PM Monday. Fire crews requested Eversource to cut the power at the Sandpiper Circle location in order to completely extinguish the fire. No injuries were reported.
