Tuesday, February 03, 2026 (3 hours, 53 minutes ago) via Cape Wide News
WAREHAM – From Wareham Police: On February 2, 2026, at approximately 12:38 am, officers assigned to the Patrol Division, along with Wareham EMS and Onset Fire Department responded to 201 Onset Avenue, Steven’s Lounge for a reported disturbance with someone possibly stabbed. When officers arrived…

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Tuesday, February 03, 2026
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Tuesday, February 03, 2026
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Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan Ad Hoc Committee 02-02- 2026
Tuesday, February 03, 2026
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FALMOUTH – The Falmouth Town Manager’s office says there has been a positive identification of the Southern Pine Beetle, which officials say has become one of the most destructive forest pests in the Northeast. Southern pine beetles were first detected in low numbers in Massachusetts in 2015, and…
Tuesday, February 03, 2026
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BARNSTABLE – Barnstable is considering regulation changes that would clamp down on the sale of tobacco products with youth use on the rise. The changes target self-rolling products and flavor enhancers, as well as locations without an indoor component. It would also disallow permits…
Tuesday, February 03, 2026
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YARMOUTH – The Bass Hole/Grey’s Beach Boardwalk was damaged by ice after the Cape’s string of winter weather. The combination of ice buildup and storm surge caused some of the pilings to be dislodged and broken, said the town. The boardwalk will be closed until a complete condition…
Tuesday, February 03, 2026
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SOUTH YARMOUTH – Energy services organization Cape Light Compact is announcing a new chief administrative officer. Margaret Song has been selected to assume the role from Maggie Downey, who is retiring. Downey was the organization’s first and only administrator dating back to the creation of the…
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Tuesday, February 03, 2026
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SANDWICH – From Sandwich Police: Monday morning, we recognized officers stepping into new assignments within the Sandwich Police Department. Congratulations to Detective Heather Huska, Detective Matthew Noonan, and School Resource Officer Daniel Halloran. We wish them continued success in their…
Monday, February 02, 2026
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YARMOUTH – Firefighters had to extricate the driver of a Pontiac Vibe station wagon after a collision sent it into some woods. The crash happened about 7 PM on Station Avenue at Starbuck Lane. Both drivers were treated and released at the scene. Yarmouth Police are investigating the cause of the…
Monday, February 02, 2026
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BOSTON, MA – From U.S. Coast Guard Northeast District: Rear Adm. Michael Platt, commander of the Northeast District, has launched a district-level formal investigation concerning the sinking of the commercial fishing vessel LILY JEAN (O.N. 580932) and subsequent loss…
Monday, February 02, 2026
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PROVINCETOWN – A Provincetown Fire Engine reportedly collided with a utility pole about 11 AM Monday. The crash happened on Harry Kemp Way by Outer Cape Health Services. No injuries were reported. According to radio traffic, the engine was returning from a medical emergency when the crash occurred.…
Monday, February 02, 2026
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EASTHAM – A traffic crash sent one person to Cape Cod Hospital and forced traffic detours. The collision happened on State Highway (Route 6) between Massasoit Road and Old County Road shortly before 9 AM Monday. Eastham Police are investigating the cause of the crash. The post Traffic crash injures…
Monday, February 02, 2026
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EDGARTOWN/NANTUCKET – State officials have announced $343,985 in grants to restore and protect wildlife habitat, including almost $150,000 in funding to support a pair of projects protecting pitch pine and scrub oak habitats in Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. Edgartown’s…
Monday, February 02, 2026
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Sandwich Director of Community Services Guy Boucher says the town has received $115,000 in opioid settlement fund grants and it’s going into addiction and outreach resources. They have planned several family friendly events to allow residents to reach out to a new town social worker and get connected…
Monday, February 02, 2026
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WAREHAM – A pedestrian was reportedly struck by a car in Wareham about 8:45 PM Sunday evening. The incident happened on Cranberry Highway (Route 28) west of Glen Charlie Road. The victim reportedly suffered potentially life-threatening injuries. The highway was closed while crash reconstruction…
Sunday, February 01, 2026
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The storm that buried parts of the Mid-Atlantic with a foot of snow was, aside from a gusty breeze, pretty much a miss for the Cape. The peninsula remains locked in a deep freeze that shows no sign of abating anytime soon. Our intrepid photographer was out catching some of the frozen scenes: The post…
Sunday, February 01, 2026
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BREWSTER – Two people and a dog were rescued by Brewster firefighters after running into distress on a trail near Wings Neck Beach. Crews put the people in survival suits to get through the ice to safety. They were evaluated for possible hypothermia. The post Brewster Fire rescues two people in…
Sunday, February 01, 2026
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When I look back on the trip end of September in 2010, the main thing I remember is the driving. The sheer, relentless distances we covered each day! When I think about it now, it was irresponsible. There was only one driver, no one to swap with, and we drove for long stretches into the night. But we…
Saturday, January 31, 2026
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MASHPEE – Two people were transported to Cape Cod Hospital after a three-vehicle crash in Mashpee about 10 PM Saturday. The collision happened on Falmouth Road (Route 28) at Orchard Road. Route 28 was closed in the area while the scene was worked. The cause of the crash is under investigation by…
Saturday, January 31, 2026
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BOURNE – The Bourne Bridge was closed about 7:45 PM Saturday after a reported head-on crash that caused both vehicles to overturn. Firefighters had to extricate at one person from the wreckage. The injuries did not appear to be life-threatening. From Bourne Police: The Bourne Bridge is currently…
Friday, January 30, 2026
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GLOUCESTER – From U.S. Coast Guard: The U.S. Coast Guard Northeast District is conducting a search and rescue response following an emergency position-indicating radio beacon (EPIRB) activation from a fishing vessel 25 miles off the coast of Cape Ann, Friday morning. At approximately 6:50 AM, Coast…
Friday, January 30, 2026
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FALMOUTH – From Falmouth Police: Today was truly the end of an era. Detective Ronald Carpenter officially retired from the Falmouth Police Department after 27 years of dedicated service. Prior to his highly successful and storied career in Falmouth, Ron proudly served in the United States Army…
Friday, January 30, 2026
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Select Board Meeting | 1.29.2026
Friday, January 30, 2026
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Cape Cod’s regional government is taking their meetings on the road as they look to increase dialogue Cape-Wide. Mark Forest says he and other Barnstable County Commissioners will convene their meeting in Falmouth this week to discuss initiatives affecting the town and Upper Cape communities like include…
Friday, January 30, 2026
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Friday, January 30, 2026
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BREWSTER – A car struck the Dunkin’ on Lower Road in Brewster. The crash happened sometime after 9:30 AM Friday. The driver was evaluated by EMTs. A building inspector was called to check the extent of the damage. Further details were not immediately available. The post Car strikes Dunkin’…
Friday, January 30, 2026
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HYANNIS – State officials have announced new regulations for the cleanup of fishing gear debris, to go into effect as of Friday, January 30, 2026. The new regulations will serve to rewrite old laws affording gear with property rights – a relic of the days when biodegradable…
Friday, January 30, 2026
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HYANNIS – The Cape Cod potato factory in Hyannis will close in April, bringing an end to 4 decades of operation. According to the Boston Business Journal, The Campbell’s Company acquired the plant in 2018, assessed at around 3.5 million dollars. Though a local mainstay, the plant in Hyannis…
Friday, January 30, 2026
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High-Speed Fugitive Causes Rollover Horror: Mom and Child Transported to Hospital, Driver Busted
Friday, January 30, 2026
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YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS — According to radio transmissions, a reckless high-speed getaway on Cape Cod’s busy Mid-Cape Highway turned catastrophic last night when a fleeing driver slammed into an innocent family, sending a mother and her child to the hospital after a violent rollover crash. The…
Thursday, January 29, 2026
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YARMOUTH – A traffic crash left a vehicle overturned on Route 6 in Yarmouth. The incident happened about 8:45 PM Thursday eastbound past the Union Street exit. Two people in the vehicle appeared to have escaped serious injuries. Mass State Police are investigating the cause of the crash. The driver…
Thursday, January 29, 2026
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ABOVE: HN image from outside the October 24, 2022 crime scene in Falmouth. (See below HN video from the 2022 scene…) FALMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS — In a chilling case of escalating violence, 43-year-old James Blood of Lynn has been sentenced to 18-20 years in state prison after a jury convicted him…
Thursday, January 29, 2026
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FALMOUTH – From Cape & Islands District Attorney’s Office: Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert J. Galibois announced that on January 29, 2026, James Blood, 43 years old, of Lynn, was sentenced by the Barnstable Superior Court for his involvement in a death that took place in the…
Thursday, January 29, 2026
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Old Kings Highway Historic District Committee 1-28-2026