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No injuries reported after vessel runs aground off Chatham »

CHATHAM – A vessel ran aground off Strong Island in Chatham shortly before midnight (Saturday/Sunday). Five people were on board and no injuries were reported. Chatham Harbormaster and the Coast Guard responded to the scene. Further details were not immediately available.

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AMERICA 250, BABY! »

Here are a few HN photos from last evening’s 4th of July celebration near Hyannis Inner Harbor as America marks its 250th birthday.  It was hot and muggy, but that didn’t stop the little ones from having a blast!                        …

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Two injured in scooter crash in Chatham »

CHATHAM – Two people were transported to Cape Cod Hospital after a scooter crash in Chatham. It happened shortly before 10:30 PM at Main Street and Forest Beach Road. Chatham Police are investigating the crash. Further details were not immediately available.

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Firefighters, lifeguards rescue, revive swimmer in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – From Falmouth Emergency Prepardness: Falmouth Fire Rescue Department (FFRD) personnel responded to a report of a 40–50-year-old male swimmer in distress in the water off Heights Beach. Family and bystanders, including a healthcare professional, found the swimmer face down in the water…

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Happy 4th of July! »

HN Notes: As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday, it’s worth reflecting on how the United States has given families like mine opportunities that simply do not exist in most other countries. My mother immigrated here to serve as a registered nurse in Boston. She rose to become a head nurse at Cape…

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Wellfleet firefighters respond to brush fire on Lieutenant’s Island »

WELLFLEET – Firefighters responded to Lieutenants Island for a brush fire about 2:40 PM Saturday. The fire on Lieutenants Island Road at Way 100 was quickly wet down with no structural threat. Officials are investigating if sparks from a utility pole may have started the fire.

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Fire crews battle large mulch fire in Dennis »

DENNIS – Firefighters battled a large mulch pile fire in Dennis Sarturday morning. The call came in at Robert Childs Inc. at 169 Great Western Road about 6:15 AM. It was a labor intensive effort requiring heavy equipment to pull the pile apart so the flames could be completely doused. No injuries…

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High demand due to heat likely causing scattered power outages across the Cape »

CAPE COD – High electricity demand on one of the hottest days of the years is likely causing scattered power outages across the Cape. As of 6 PM Friday, about 300 customers each were without power in Falmouth, Dennis and Chatham, A number of other isolated outage are also reported. Line crews are…

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Child taken to hospital after near drowning in Sandwich »

SANDWICH – A child reportedly nearly drowned in Sandwich. Rescuers responded residence off Cotuit Road shortly before 5:30 PM Friday. Bystanders performed CPR on the child who was reported conscious when EMTs arrived. The victim was transported by ambulance to Cape Cod Hospital. Further details…

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Yarmouth man arrested on multiple warrants after foot chase; suspect attempted to elude capture on warrants in 2023 »

YARMOUTH – From Yarmouth Police: A Yarmouth Police officer on patrol Thursday arrested a Yarmouth man who was wanted on multiple outstanding warrants after a brief foot pursuit. At approximately 1020 PM, the officer observed Jordan Medeiros, 36, of Yarmouth, walking south on Union Street near his…

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