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Harwich Public Safety Facility closed after WWII ordnance brought to station »

HARWICH – From Harwich Police: Due to a WWII era ordinance being carried into the lobby , the lobby and parking lot of the Public Safety facility on Sisson Road are closed temporarily. The State Police Bomb Squad is en route to handle the situation. We remind the public that finding such ordinances…

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Multiple ambulances called to traffic crash on Route 6A in Yarmouth Port »

YARMOUTH PORT – Four ambulances were called to a traffic crash in Yarmouth Port Wednesday afternoon. The collision happened on Main Street (Route 6A) by the U.S. Post Office. Yarmouth Police shut down that section of Route 6A between Summer Street and Strawberry Lane while rescuers treated and…

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Man airlifted after suffering burns in Falmouth at Falmouth concrete business »

FALMOUTH – A man was airlifted to a burn center after an incident in Falmouth about 2 PM Wednesday. Rescuers responded to Fuccillo Ready Mix at 547 Thomas B. Landers Road. A MedFlight helicopter was called to land at Falmouth Hospital for the victim. Officials notified the Occupational Safety and…

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Water leak in Dennis leaves section of Route 6A very icy »

DENNIS – The Dennis Water District is working an active water leak on Route 6A near Palmer Lane, causing extremely icy and hazardous roadway conditions. Motorists are urged to use caution and seek alternate routes while crews address the issue. The post Water leak in Dennis leaves section of Route…

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Eastham, Dennis Police introduce new officers »

EASTHAM – From Eastham Police: Please join us in welcoming our newest officer, William “Sam” O’Brien! Officer O’Brien graduated from the Randolph Police Academy on Friday. His graduation was attended by Chief Bohannon, Officer McGrath (who will be Officer O’Brien’s field training…

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: Muhammad Sakho (PA) »

Muhammad Sakho, Age Now: 10, Missing: 01/20/2026. Missing From PHILADELPHIA, PA. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Philadelphia Police Department (Pennsylvania) 1-215-686-3183.

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Traffic crash causes delays on Sagamore Bridge »

BOURNE – A traffic crash was reported on the Sagamore Bridge shortly after noon Monday. Mapping showed delays for motorists headed off-Cape. No injuries were reported. About 12:30 PM, a second crash was reported in the backup approaching the scene adding to the delays. No serious injuries were…

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Hyannis, Massachusetts ~ January 19, 2026 [HN Photos] »

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Continuing coverage: Power outages persist as snow starts to wind down »

8:30 AM update: Radar shows snow beginning to taper down. 4 inches is a popular measurement with a spotter report of nearly 6 inches in Dennis. Power outages from falling limbs continue to persist. Hardest hit is Harwich where 1378 Eversource customers are without power and heat. 375 are out in the town…

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Slippery conditions lead to crashes on the Cape »

CAPE COD – Officials were working several crashes on area roads due to slippery conditions Sunday evening. At least two cars collided on Route 6 westbound near Exit 65. A separate crash left a vehicle in the woods. In Wellfleet, a DPW vehicle and a car were involved in a collision. No injuries…

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