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VINEYARD HAVEN – From the Steamship Authority (SSA): The Steamship Authority is aware of an emergency situation currently occurring on the M/V Island Home, which is currently docked in Vineyard Haven. Our staff and emergency personnel are responding. The vessel’s 9:30 AM and 10:45 AM departures…
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Wednesday, July 08, 2026
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Wednesday, July 08, 2026
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HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – Shortly before 3 a.m. Wednesday, Barnstable Police patrol officers surrounded a home in Hyannis after receiving a call from a female who reported that a wanted man was inside. The caller told dispatch, “You have to send someone,” before hanging up. Attempts…
Wednesday, July 08, 2026
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CENTERVILLE – The Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills Fire Department (C-O-MM) is celebrating 100 years of service. C-O-MM invites you to come be part of this special milestone as they reflect on a century of dedication, commitment, and service. The department looks forward to celebrating with…
Tuesday, July 07, 2026
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FALMOUTH – Two vehicles reportedly collided head-on at Nathan Ellis Highway (Route 151) & San Turner Road about 6:45 PM Tuesday. One of the vehicles caught fire after the collision. Two people were able to self-extricate and were evaluated for injuries. Traffic was snarled in the area. Falmouth…
Tuesday, July 07, 2026
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FALMOUTH – From Falmouth Police: On July 4, 2026, at approximately 12:19 a.m., officers from the Falmouth Police Department and the Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office responded to 669 East Falmouth Highway for a reported disturbance. During the investigation, officers developed probable cause…
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Tuesday, July 07, 2026
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Tuesday, July 07, 2026
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FALMOUTH – Locally heavy rainfall led to localized street flooding in some areas of Cape Cod. Doppler radar estimated 2 inches of rain fell in the last three hours in the Falmouth area. The National Weather service reported at 1126 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a thunderstorm with heavy rainfall…
Tuesday, July 07, 2026
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Earlier… SOUTH YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS — Yarmouth police officers cleared a large medical facility on Station Avenue early Tuesday morning after a burglar alarm was triggered and they discovered a shattered waiting-room window. At approximately…
Monday, July 06, 2026
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YARMOUTH – A Yarmouth man with five active arrest warrants was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon after breaking into a residence and fleeing on foot toward the South Shore Drive beaches. On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at approximately 4:30 PM, Yarmouth Police Officers responded to a report of…
Monday, July 06, 2026
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FALMOUTH – Firefighters responded to a fully involved Quonset style shed fire in Falmouth around 3:45 PM Monday. Smoke could be seen rising from the area on Brick Kiln Road as crews approached. No injuries were reported and the fire was contained to the single unit. The cause of the fire is under…
Monday, July 06, 2026
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URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 1230 AM EDT Mon Jul 6 2026 …FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON… * WHAT…Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE…A portion of southeastern…
Monday, July 06, 2026
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EDGARTOWN – The Edgartown Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying the individual pictured below in connection with an incident that occurred on July 4, 2026. Anyone with information regarding the identity of this individual is asked to contact the Edgartown Police Department at 508-627-4343.
Monday, July 06, 2026
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FALMOUTH – From Falmouth Police: The Falmouth Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Jose Ricardo Campos Fuentes, who was reported missing this morning. Jose was last seen on Saturday evening at Wood Neck Beach wearing a black shirt and black pants. If you have seen…
Monday, July 06, 2026
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SANDWICH – A small fire in the bakery area of the Stop & Shop supermarket off Route 6A & Tupper Road in Sandwich caused smoke to build up in the building. Fire crews responded to the scene about 11 AM Monday and reportedly discovered materials smoldering against a freezer unit. The fire…
Monday, July 06, 2026
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COTUIT – Traffic was snarled for a time on Falmouth Road (Route 28) in Cotuit after traffic crash shortly before 9 AM Monday. The collision happened near Stub Toe Road. The occupants were able to self-extricate and no serious injuries were reported. Barntable Police are investigating the crash.
Monday, July 06, 2026
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COTUIT – A three-vehicle crash in Cotuit sent two people to a hospital. The collision happened on Main Street (Route 28) near Chase Street. Traffic was tied up in the area until the scene was cleared. Harwich Police are investigating the cause of the crash. Photo by a Cape Wide News reader. If…
Sunday, July 05, 2026
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HARWICH – From Harwich Fire The Fire Department responded to Saquatucket Harbor this afternoon to assist the Harbormaster with a spill into the harbor. A truck had a hydraulic leak that spilled into the harbor and on land. The DPW assisted on shore and fire department personnel and harbor personnel…
Sunday, July 05, 2026
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YARMOUTH – Two people were able to escape their vehicle after it struck a tree and caught fire. The crash happened sometime after 6:30 PM Sunday on West Yarmouth Rosd. Both victims were evaluated by EMTs. Yarnouth Police are investigating the cause of the crash. Photos by John P. Carroll/CWN
Sunday, July 05, 2026
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YARMOUTH – A scooter rider was injured in a collision with a vehicle in Yarmouth sometime before 3 PM Sunday. The collision happened on Route 28 by the Super 8 motel near the Barnstable town line. Bystanders reportedly assisted in extricating the victim who was evaluated for a reported leg injury.…
Sunday, July 05, 2026
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CHATHAM – A vessel ran aground off Strong Island in Chatham shortly before midnight (Saturday/Sunday). Five people were on board and no injuries were reported. Chatham Harbormaster and the Coast Guard responded to the scene. Further details were not immediately available.
Sunday, July 05, 2026
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Here are a few HN photos from last evening’s 4th of July celebration near Hyannis Inner Harbor as America marks its 250th birthday. It was hot and muggy, but that didn’t stop the little ones from having a blast! …
Saturday, July 04, 2026
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CHATHAM – Two people were transported to Cape Cod Hospital after a scooter crash in Chatham. It happened shortly before 10:30 PM at Main Street and Forest Beach Road. Chatham Police are investigating the crash. Further details were not immediately available.
Saturday, July 04, 2026
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FALMOUTH – From Falmouth Emergency Prepardness: Falmouth Fire Rescue Department (FFRD) personnel responded to a report of a 40–50-year-old male swimmer in distress in the water off Heights Beach. Family and bystanders, including a healthcare professional, found the swimmer face down in the water…
Saturday, July 04, 2026
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HN Notes: As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday, it’s worth reflecting on how the United States has given families like mine opportunities that simply do not exist in most other countries. My mother immigrated here to serve as a registered nurse in Boston. She rose to become a head nurse at Cape…
Saturday, July 04, 2026
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WELLFLEET – Firefighters responded to Lieutenants Island for a brush fire about 2:40 PM Saturday. The fire on Lieutenants Island Road at Way 100 was quickly wet down with no structural threat. Officials are investigating if sparks from a utility pole may have started the fire.
Saturday, July 04, 2026
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DENNIS – Firefighters battled a large mulch pile fire in Dennis Sarturday morning. The call came in at Robert Childs Inc. at 169 Great Western Road about 6:15 AM. It was a labor intensive effort requiring heavy equipment to pull the pile apart so the flames could be completely doused. No injuries…
Friday, July 03, 2026
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Friday, July 03, 2026
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CAPE COD – High electricity demand on one of the hottest days of the years is likely causing scattered power outages across the Cape. As of 6 PM Friday, about 300 customers each were without power in Falmouth, Dennis and Chatham, A number of other isolated outage are also reported. Line crews are…
Friday, July 03, 2026
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SANDWICH – A child reportedly nearly drowned in Sandwich. Rescuers responded residence off Cotuit Road shortly before 5:30 PM Friday. Bystanders performed CPR on the child who was reported conscious when EMTs arrived. The victim was transported by ambulance to Cape Cod Hospital. Further details…
Friday, July 03, 2026
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YARMOUTH – From Yarmouth Police: A Yarmouth Police officer on patrol Thursday arrested a Yarmouth man who was wanted on multiple outstanding warrants after a brief foot pursuit. At approximately 1020 PM, the officer observed Jordan Medeiros, 36, of Yarmouth, walking south on Union Street near his…
Friday, July 03, 2026
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BOURNE – From Cape & Islands District Attorney: Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert J. Galibois announced today that Armando Deleon, 74-years-old, of Falmouth, was arraigned on several charges out of the Falmouth District Court for his involvement in a police pursuit. On July 2, 2023,…
Friday, July 03, 2026
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DENNIS – A traffic crash on Route 6 in Dennis at the Harwich town line jammed traffic. The collision involving three vehicles happened eastbound about 12:15 PM Several people were evaluated at the scene. State Police are investigating the cause of the crash. Further details were not immediately…
