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Major crash shuts down section of Route 6A in Orleans »

ORLEANS – A major traffic crash was reported in Orleans shortly after 1 PM Sunday. According to reports, a car, box truck and a utility pole were involved with the passenger vehicle rolling on its side. Firefighters extricated the vehicle driver who appeared to have escaped any serious injury.…

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Wellfleet Police seek victim of attempted bicycle larceny »

WELLFLEET – From Wellfleet Police: At approximately 7:00 AM Sunday morning, officers responded to an incident on Route 6 in the area of the Marconi Lights. During the incident, an involved party attempted to steal a bicycle from a white male believed to be in his 20s. The Wellfleet Police Department…

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Three people injured in reported bicycle vs pedestrian incident in Bourne »

BOURNE – Three people were injured after a bicyclist reportedly collided with two pedestrians on the Cape Cod Canal trail. The incident happened shortly before noon Sunday on the Cape side trail near Weatherdeck Drive. One of the victims was transported to St. Luke’s Hospital trauma center…

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FLASH: Cops Track Down Accused Hit-and-Run Drunk Driver at Yarmouth Beach House »

        YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS — Shortly after the bars closed this morning, an alleged hit-and-run driver crashed into another vehicle in the area of Route 28, fled the scene, clipped trees and a utility pole, and was tracked to a beachside home in South Yarmouth where police…

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Barnstable Police schedule Kids Day on August 12th »

HYANNIS – From Barnstable Police: Attention Barnstable! Kids Day is August 12th from 10-2pm at Barnstable High School! Join us for food, games, ice cream, a dunk tank, K9 presentation, fire department presentations, SWAT, and much more! See the attached flyer for more information (click image to…

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Provincetown fire responds to two marine incidents »

PROVINCETOWN – Provincetown Fire responded to two marine incidents early Saturday evening. About 6:30 PM the FD marine unit responded to Herring Cove Beach after two people became stranded on a sandbar. They were picked up and safely brought to shore. About 7 PM, the marine unit responded to the…

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One person airlifted with burns after boat fire in Bourne »

BOURNE – One person reportedly suffered burns to the face after a boat fire in Bourne late Saturday afternoon. Firefighters and rescuers rushed to the Monument Beach Marina on Emmons Road and called for a MedFlight helicopter to land at the Mass State Police barracks to fly the victim to a burn…

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Mashpee Natural Resources rescued boater from water after boat sinks Friday »

MASHPEE – From Mashpee Natural Resources: At approximately 1855 hours on August 7, 2026, Mashpee Dispatch received a report of a 12-foot aluminum vessel taking on water with one aboard off South Cape Beach in Mashpee. At the time of the incident, sea conditions consisted of approximately 2–3…

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SOURCE: Masturbating Intruder Mistakes Hyannis Business for Friend’s House, Gets Booted After Bizarre Late-Night Encounter »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – A Main Street business owner trying to finish some late-night work early Saturday got far more than he bargained for when he found a stranger masturbating inside his basement office. Around 12:30 a.m., the owner noticed the office door closed—something that never happens.…

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Chatham Police and Fire stations opened as cooling centers after A/C fails at Community Center »

CHATHAM – From the Town of Chatham: With the closure of the Community Center due to a breakdown of the air conditioning system and high heat and humidity forecasted throughout the weekend, anyone needing a place to cool down may go to the Chatham Police Station, 249 George Ryder Road, or the Chatham…

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