Cape Wide News was created in 1998 by Provincetown native Tim Caldwell to provide public-safety, spot-news coverage on Cape Cod. This includes the negatives–crimes, crashes and fires–but also positive events such as department promotions and retirements, charity functions and any other activities involving police and fire departments and associated agencies.
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Falmouth Police issue safety and traffic information for Falmouth Road Race this Saturday August 14, 2026
Divers called after report of missing swimmer in Mashpee August 13, 2026
All warnings are expired: Severe Thunderstorm Warnings for Barnstable County, mariners warned about possible waterspouts August 13, 2026
No injuries reported after motorhome, car collide on Route 6 in Dennis August 13, 2026
Two people face charges after physical fight at Yarmouth water park August 13, 2026
The Wall That Heals coming to Yarmouth in September August 13, 2026
Developing Story: Barnstable Police search for missing 15-year-old August 12, 2026
Updated: Diver dies off Sesuit Neck in Dennis August 12, 2026
Provincetown Police warn of fund raising scam August 12, 2026
Exterior fire damages building in Wellfleet August 12, 2026- Barnstable County Tech Rescue Team locates missing 17-year-old in Eastham August 12, 2026
- Barbecue grill sparks small deck fire in Falmouth August 11, 2026
Barnstable Police assist Derry, NH PD with arrest of alleged child sexual abuse suspect August 11, 2026
