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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Pedestrian struck, seriously injured by car in Harwich October 16, 2026
One person taken to hospital after traffic collision on the Scenic Highway in Bourne October 16, 2026
Small fire extinguished at Truro campground October 16, 2026
Falmouth Police praise K9 officer in two recent incidents October 16, 2026
Parking restrictions, road closures announced for this weekend’s Wellfleet Oysterfest October 16, 2026
Falmouth Police Department Welcomes New Officer October 16, 2026
Vehicle crashes into building in Mashpee October 15, 2026- Provincetown firefighters respond to propane leak October 15, 2026
Boston man arraigned and held on bail for Martha’s Vineyard sexual assault October 14, 2026
One person seriously injured in traffic crash on Attuck’s Lane in Barnstable October 14, 2026
14-year-old accused of bringing replica airsoft firearm to Mashpee Middle School October 14, 2026- Man airlifted after falling 15 feet in Chatham October 14, 2026
Updated: No troopers injured after cruiser struck on Route 6 in West Barnstable-Truro man facing OUI drug charges October 13, 2026
