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ABOVE: Yarmouth police pulled over to check on a barefoot woman walking down Route 28 during the wee hours in West Yarmouth after at least two concerned callers reported her waving her arms and walking in the roadway. Officers found her cooperative, determined she was okay, and were satisfied she could…

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SUV crashes into utility pole, tree in Brewster »

BREWSTER – From Brewster Police: Route 39 in Brewster (South Orleans Road) is currently closed between Freeman’s Way and Meetinghouse Village following a single-vehicle crash involving a utility pole and fire hydrant. Utility crews will be on scene for much of the day replacing the damaged…

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Jeep Crash in Brewster Snaps Pole, Floods Yards, Kills Power — Driver Walks Away [HN Photos] »

        BREWSTER, MASSACHUSETTS — A single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning left a stretch of Route 39 without power and water after a Jeep SUV ripped through a utility pole and a fire hydrant before slamming into trees and a fence. Brewster police and firefighters responded around…

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Barnstable Police investigate rollover crash on Main Street in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – Shortly after after 4:30 PM Saturday afternoon, a vehicle overturned onto its side and then struck a parked pickup truck. The crash happened on Main Street just before Stevens Street. Several people were evaluated at the scene with one party transported to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown…

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High rip current risk today »

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 228 AM EDT Sat Aug 22 2026 …HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON… * WHAT…Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE…Eastern Plymouth and Barnstable MA Counties.…

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West Barnstable firefighters douse car fire »

WEST BARNSTABLE – Firefighters were called to the Kimber Woods complex around 7 PM Friday for a fully involved vehicle fire. No injuries were reported and the fire was confined to the car. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Photo and video via Cape Cod Incidents/CWN

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Bourne Police Chief suspended after leaving unarmed weapon unattended »

Chief Brandon Esip Bourne Police/CWN BOURNE – Bourne Police Chief Brandon Esip has been suspended without pay after reportedly leaving his duty belt with an unloaded firearm in the lobby of the Bourne Police Station for approximately three minutes. According to a statement from Bourne Town Administrator…

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Route 28 closed after traffic crash in Centerville »

CENTERVILLE – Four vehicles including a trailer collided in Centerville about 2 PM Friday. The crash happened on Falmouth Road (Route 28) at Old Stage Roaf. Four people were transported to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. Route 28 was closed in the area and motorists were urged to sell…

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Woman escapes serious injury after tree falls on vehicle in Wareham »

WAREHAM – A woman was lucky to escape with only minor injuries after a large tree came down striking her vehicle. The incident happened around 10:20 AM on Cranberry Highway (Route 28) near County Road (Route 58) in West Wareham. The victim was transported to Tobey Hospital for evaluation. MassDOT…

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West Nile Virus detected in Chatham »

CHATHAM – From the Town of Chatham: The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) has confirmed that West Nile Virus (WNV) was detected in a mosquito sample collected in Chatham on August 18, 2026. This is the first detection of West Nile Virus in Chatham since testing began. As a result,…

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