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Wellfleet beachgoer suffers leg injury »

WELLFLEET – A beachgoer reportedly suffered a leg injury in Wellfleet. Lifeguards called for EMTs to respond to Lecounts Hollow Beach about 1:45 PM Tuesday. The victim was transported by ATV to the parking lot to meet the ambulance for transport. Further details were not immediately available.…

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One injured in traffic crash on Route 28 by Cape Cod Mall »

HYANNIS – Shortly after 8 AM Tuesday, two vehicles collided on Route 28 near the rear entrance to the Cape Cod Mall. The collision involved a Ford Mustang and a Toyota Camry. One person was transported to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. Two others were treated and released at the scene.…

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Driver seriously injured in overnight rollover crash in Bourne »

BOURNE – From Bourne Police: At approximately 1:25 AM, Officers from the Bourne Police Department responded to Route 28 (Macarthur Blvd.) Southbound, just prior to Brigadoone Rd. for a reported roll over motor vehicle crash involving a 2014 Ford Escape. Officers arrived on scene and located…

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Barnstable Police hosting 28th “Kids Day” »

HYANNIS – From Barnstable Police: On Wednesday, August 13, 2025, the Barnstable Police Department, along with the five Town of Barnstable Fire Departments, will be hosting the 28th “Kids Day” at the Barnstable High School from 10:00 am to 2:00 p.m. This event will allow children of all ages…

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Developing: County tech rescue team activated for 3 missing hikers in Provincetown »

PROVINCETOWN – The Barnstable County Tech Rescue Team was activated about 2:30 PM Monday. According to reports, 3 hikers were lost in the woods in the area of the Wood End Dike and Provincetown Municipal Airport. CWN will bring you further details as we get them. The post Developing: County tech…

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Vehicle rolls on its side on Route 6 in Bourne »

BOURNE – A traffic crash left a vehicle overturned on its side. The crash happened on Route 6 eastbound near milemarker 56 not far from the Sagamore Bridge. The occupants were able to self-extricate and no serious injuries were reported. Mass State Police are investigating the crash which caused…

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Mashpee Natural Resources rescues three after boat capsized in Vineyard Sound »

MASHPEE – From Mashpee Natural Resources: Sunday afternoon, two members of the Mashpee Department of Natural Resources Harbormaster Division, rescued three individuals from Vineyard Sound after their personal watercraft overturned near the entrance to Waquoit Bay. While on routine patrol, Assistant…

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Bourne Police report car vs teenager on bicycle »

BOURNE – From Bourne Police: At approximately 5:22 PM Sunday, Officers from the Bourne Police Department responded to the intersection of Main Street and Academy Drive for a reported motor vehicle accident involving a bicyclist. Officers arrived on scene and discovered a 13-year-old juvenile with…

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Good Samaritan rescues parent, child after catamaran capsizes off Chatham »

CHATHAM – A catamaran capsized off Harding’s Beach in Chatham about 6:15 PM Sunday. A parent and child were rescued from the water by a Good Samaritan who assisted in righting the vessel. No injuries were reported. The post Good Samaritan rescues parent, child after catamaran capsizes off…

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TWO HURT AFTER DRIVER FALLS ASLEEP, CAUSES CRASH, SLAMS INTO TREE, SOURCES REPORT… [HN PHOTOS] »

                  HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN PHOTO NOTES] – Barnstable Police and Hyannis Firefighters responded to a crash involving three vehicles on Yarmouth Road around 3:00 p.m. today. According to sources, the driver of a white SUV traveling south…

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