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The Wall That Heals arrives in Yarmouth for four-day Cape Cod visit »

YARMOUTH — A traveling memorial honoring the men and women who served and sacrificed during the Vietnam War arrived in Yarmouth Tuesday for its only Massachusetts stop of the 2026 national tour in Yarmouth later this month. The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans…

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Barnstable Police seek public assistance following violent road rage incident in Centerville »

CENTERVILLE – From Barnstable Police: The Barnstable Police Department is asking for the public’s help regarding a serious assault that occurred on September 9, 2026, between 8:00–9:00 PM. The incident began on Fuller Road and continued to Marie‑Ann Terrace in Centerville. A 74‑year‑old…

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No injuries after car goes over retaining wall in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – At about 8:35 AM Tuesday morning a SUV drove into a small driveway and then turned, and the front of the SUV dropped down into a loading area on Workshop Road in South Yarmouth. The diver was not injured. Yarmouth Police are investigating. Photos by John P. Carroll/CWN

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Barnstable Police announce promotions »

HYANNIS – From Barnstable Police: The Barnstable Police Department is proud to announce the promotion of Sergeant Mark Butler to the Rank of Lieutenant and Officer Spencer Jackson and Officer Nicholas Atcheson to the rank of Sergeant. Lieutenant Butler Lieutenant Mark Butler is a 24-year veteran…

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Motorcade returns Dennis DPW worker, former firefighter killed in New Hampshire motorcycle crash »

DENNIS — The Town of Dennis is mourning the death of 28-year-old Cameron Mosher, a Department of Public Works employee who was among three people killed in a motorcycle crash in Laconia, New Hampshire, Saturday night. Mosher, of Dennis, died after two motorcycles collided on Route 3, near Funspot and…

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Traffic slowed after collision on Route 6 in Wellfleet »

WELLFLEET – Two vehicles collided on Route 6 in Wellfleet causing traffic slowdowns for a time. The crash happened on State Highway (Route 6) near West Road. No serious injuries were reported. Wellfleet Police are investigating the cause of the crash.

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Firefighters extinguish basement fire in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – Firefighters extinguished a basement fire in Falmouth late Monday morning. Officials were called to a Fells Road residence for smoke in the basement. No injuries were reported. Further details were not immediately available.

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Fisherman found in violation of multiple regulations for striped bass »

CHATHAM – From Mass Environmental Police: On the early morning of August 5th, 2026, Massachusetts Environmental Police Officers received a report from the United States Coast Guard of a fisherman in the area of Ryders Cove, Chatham, with suspected illegal commercial striped Bass on board. After…

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Barnstable Officer Struck by Pickup Outside ZZ Top Concert, Hospitalized With Multi-System Trauma; Driver Arrested [HN Video] »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS — A Barnstable police officer working a concert detail was struck by a black pickup truck on West Main Street late Sunday and rushed to the hospital in “priority one” condition, authorities and sources said. The driver was arrested at the scene after struggling with field…

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Bridge work scheduled for Tuesday on Sagamore Bridge »

BOURNE – From U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Maintenance work will be performed on the Sagamore Bridge on Tuesday, Sept. 15 from 9 AM to 3 PM During this time, traffic on the Sagamore Bridge will be reduced to one lane of travel in each direction to accommodate the work. The sidewalk on the bridge…

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