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Exterior fire quickly doused in Mashpee »

MASHPEE – A fire on the exterior of a house in Mashpee was quickly doused. Firefighters responded to Simons Narrows Road near Spinnaker Drive shortly before 4 PM Tuesday. The fire appeared to have originated near an outdoor shower. Firefighters confirmed the fire was kept from spreading into the…

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Motorcyclist airlifted after collision with car in Sandwich »

SANDWICH – A car and motorcycle collided in Sandwich just after 3:30 PM Tuesday. The crash happened on Route 6A by the Sandwich Post Office. The rider was transported to Sandwich High School to meet a MedFlight helicopter to be flown to an off-Cape trauma center. Sandwich Police are investigating…

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Falmouth Police arrest suspect following investigation into two stolen vehicles »

FALMOUTH – From Falmouth Police: On Monday, June 15, 2026, at approximately 5:49 AM, Falmouth Police responded to Intergas at 607 Main Street, for a report of a stolen motor vehicle. Officers immediately began investigating and reviewed surveillance footage from the area, which showed the vehicle…

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Sandwich Police receive re-accreditation from State commission »

SANDWICH – From Sandwich Police: The Sandwich Police Department has received Re-Accreditation from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission. This achievement reflects the Department’s ongoing commitment to professional excellence, accountability, transparency, and providing the highest…

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Worker injured in battery explosion at Mass Maritime Academy »

BOURNE – A worker reportedly suffered burn injuries when a battery exploded at the Mass Maritime Academy in Bourne just after noon Tuesday. The victim was transported to Tobey Hospital with injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening. It was not immediately confirmed if it was a lithium-ion…

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Vehicle fire temporarily closes Sandwich Road near Upper Cape Tech »

SANDWICH – A vehicle fire temporarily shut down Sandwich Road in Bourne. The fire was reported by the entrance to Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School around 11:15 AM Tuesday. No injuries were reported. Further details were not immediately available.

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‘I Didn’t Want to Die’: Murder Suspect Surrenders After Cape Cod Restaurant Shooting »

WEST DENNIS, MASSACHUSETTS — A 26-year-old man who turned himself in to police after fatally shooting a 35-year-old man in the head at a popular Cape Cod restaurant has told investigators he acted in self-defense after being jumped, punched, and struck repeatedly in the head with a hard object during…

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Bourne firefighters battle basement fire »

BOURNE – Bourne Firefighters responded to a basement fire sometime after 8:30 AM Tuesday morning. Mutual aid was also called to the scene on Sanderling Drive. Firefighters encountered heat and smoke in the basement. No injuries were reported. Shortly after 9 AM, the fire was reported under control.…

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Harwich Firefighter retires after 20 year career »

HARWICH – From Harwich Fire: Monday was the last working day for Lieutenant Scott Tyldesley, and Tuesday we will celebrate his retirement with a last day coffee at Fire Headquarters. Scott completes a 20 year career as a full time firefighter and Lieutenant, and also served as a call firefighter…

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Barnstable County Tech Rescue Team called out to search for missing hiker in the Provincetown dunes – man found safe »

PROVINCETOWN – The Barnstable County Tech Rescue team was activated late Monday evening. According to reports, an older male became lost in the dunes of the Cape Cod National Seashore. About 11:15 PM, searchers located the man safe.

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