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Two people taken to hospital after traffic crash in Harwich »

HARWICH – Two people were transported to Cape Cod Hospital after a traffic crash in Harwich. The collision involving two vehicles happened at Route 124 & Queen Anne Road shortly after noon. About a half hour later, two vehicles collided at Pleasant Bay Road and Route 39. Two people were evaluated…

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One person injured in deck collapse in Sandwich »

SANDWICH – One person was injured when a deck collapsed in Sandwich about 7:15 AM Friday. Rescuers were called to a Carr Lane residence and transported the victim to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. A building inspector was called to check the damage. Further details were not immediately…

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Wellfleet Police issue safety reminders after recent B&E »

WELLFLEET – From Wellfleet Police: Chief Kevin LaRocco and the Wellfleet Police Department would like to remind residents and visitors to lock their homes and vehicles, and to keep valuables out of plain sight. While Wellfleet remains a safe community, the department responds to several break-ins…

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Wellfleet Fire Department mourns the passing of Retired Fire Chief Richard “Rich” Pauley »

WELLFLEET – From Wellfleet Fire: It is with profound sadness that the Wellfleet Fire Department announces the passing of Retired Fire Chief Richard “Rich” Pauley, who passed away last night. Chief Pauley dedicated many years of his life to the Wellfleet Fire Department and to protecting…

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Sandwich Death Investigation: Man’s Body Recovered From Rocks at East End of Cape Cod Canal »

HN Photos:                    SANDWICH, MASSACHUSETTS  –  According to a Sandwich Police media statement, at approximately 9 a.m., Sandwich Police Department dispatch received a call from a concerned fisherman. He reported an unattended bicycle…

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Tech rescue team called to scene at Sandwich jetty »

SANDWICH – The Barnstable County Tech Rescue Team (BCTRT) was called to a scene on a jetty at the east end of the Cape Cod Canal on the Cape side. Further details were not immediately available, but responders were told to respond “non-emergency”. CWN will bring you further details…

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Downed power line knocks out power to 1,000 Eversource customers in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – From Falmouth Police: There is a downed wire in the Sippwissett area causing a power outage. Crews are currently working to make the area safe and restore power. Please do not call the Falmouth Police or Fire Departments simply to report a power outage. These calls tie up emergency phone…

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Motorists urged to use caution after garbage truck spills hydraulic fluid on East Falmouth Highway »

FALMOUTH – A garbage truck apparently blew a hydraulic line causing the liquid to spill over a large section of East Falmouth Highway (Route 28) around 10 AM Thursday. Firefighters put down absorbent material in the area between Davisville Road and Central Avenue. Further details were not immediately…

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Arlington Man Admits Sufficient Facts in 2025 Hyannis “No Kings” Rally Attack on 77-Year-Old; Gets CWOF, Anger Classes, Stay-Away Order »

ABOVE: HN file images of Peter Afouxenides at his Oct. 20, 2025, arraignment in Barnstable District Court. BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS – Peter Afouxenides, the 61-year-old Arlington man charged with battering a 77-year-old protester at Hyannis’s Airport Rotary last October, changed his plea…

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Truro Police mourn passing of longtime K9 officer »

TRURO – From Truro Police: It is with heavy hearts that the members of the Truro Police Department say goodbye to one of our own, K9 Ella. K9 Ella proudly served alongside her partner, Lieutenant Steven Raneo,(pictured) throughout a long and successful career. Together, they trained, worked, and…

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