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Sandwich Man, 67, Charged with Murder of His Sister After Police Find Her Body During Well-Being Check »

SANDWICH, MASSACHUSETTS — A 67-year-old Sandwich man has been charged with the murder of his 61-year-old sister after authorities responded to a well-being check and discovered her body showing clear signs of violent trauma. Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert J. Galibois and Sandwich Police…

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Breaking: Gas main break closes Route 151 in Mashpee »

MASHPEE – From Mashpee Fire: At this time (noon) route 151 is shut down to all traffic. A gas main was struck causing an uncontrolled leak. National Grid is on site trying to remediate the issue. All traffic is being routed down Old Barnstable Road. Editor’s note: The leak is on Nathan Ellis…

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BREAKING: Sandwich man charged with murder of his sister »

SANDWICH – From Cape & Islands District Attorney’s Office: Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert J. Galibois and Sandwich Police Chief Jason Keene announced that on Tuesday March 24, 2026, 67-year-old Kenneth Beltrame, of Sandwich, has been charged with murder. On March 24, 2026,…

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Cotuit Fire advises of planned power outage near fire station on Thursday »

COTUIT – From Cotuit Fire: Heads Up, Cotuit! Planned Power Outage on March 26 Eversource will be working on High Street in front of the fire station to relocate a telephone pole, which will require a temporary power outage in the area. This work is part of the ongoing fire station renovation project.…

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Pepperoni Power: Falmouth Firefighters Pull 11-Year-Old Yellow Lab from 12-Foot Sinkhole »

  FALMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS — Tessa, an 11-year-old yellow Labrador, is back home wagging her tail after a terrifying tumble into a 12-foot-deep sinkhole in her backyard Tuesday afternoon. At 2:43 p.m. on March 24, Falmouth Fire Rescue rushed to 387 Jones Road after the dog fell through a narrow,…

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Bridge work to cause delays on Bourne Bridge on Thursday »

BOURNE – From U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Inspection and maintenance work will be performed on the Bourne Bridge on Thursday March 26th from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. During this time, traffic will be restricted to one lane of travel in each direction to accommodate the work. No wide loads will be…

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Hyannis firefighters deal with traffic crash, vehicle fire at same location »

HYANNIS – Hyannis firefighters responded to a traffic crash at Route 28 and Walton Avenue. Fire crew also doused a car fire at the same location. One person from the crash was taken to Cape Cod Hospital. Further details were not immediately available. Photos by John P. Carroll/CWN The post Hyannis…

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Firefighters extricate victim after two-vehicle crash in Harwich »

HARWICH – Two vehicles collided in Harwich about 4 PM Tuesday. According to reports, a pickup struck a car broadside at the intersection of Uncle Venies Road and Ocean Street. Firefighters used the Jaws of Life to free one of the drivers. One person was transported to Cape Cod Hospital with injuries…

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Developing: Tech rescue response requested for dog stuck 10 feet down a hole in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – The Barnstable County Tech Rescue Team was called out about 2:45 PM Tuesday after a dog was found stuck 10 feet down a hole in Falmouth. The response centered on a residence on Jones Road west of Davis Straits. CWN will bring you further details as we get them. The post Developing: Tech…

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Dennis Police warn of delays, urge caution after sewer work leads to potholes on Route 134 »

DENNIS – From Dennis Police: There was an issue back filling the sewer trenches from last night’s work on Rt. 134 southbound. Wet fill being driven over created bad bumps and potholes. The contractor is sending a crew to make repairs. In the meantime, Route 134 southbound, just south of Route…

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