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Video: Pedestrian struck in Harwich »

HARWICH – Around 10:30 AM Saturday, a woman was hit by Ford Ranger pickup at the intersection of Pleasant Street and Cross Street in Harwich.  Harwich Police Sergeant Brendan Brickley comforted the the female who was struck down.  Harwich Fire arrived moments later and transported her…

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Vehicle hits gas meter prompting evacuation of Hyannis restaurant »

HTANNIS – A vehicle struck a gas meter on a building in Hyannis. It happened about 6:35 AM Saturday at The Daily Paper at 546  Main Street. The popular breakfast restaurant was evacuated until National Grid could secure the gas. Barnstable Police are investigating the incident. The post Vehicle…

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1 person injured in crash on Route 6 ramp in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – One person was taken to Cape Cod Hospital after a traffic crash in Yarmouth. The collision occurred on the exit 72 eastbound ramp from Route 6 to Willow Street around 3:30 PM. Mass State Police are investigating. Further details were not immediately available. The post 1 person injured…

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West Barnstable crash sends two people to hospital »

WEST BARNSTABLE – A traffic crash in West Barnstable sent two people to Cape Cod Hospital. The collision happened sometime before 8 AM Friday on Shootflying Hill Road at Pleasant Pines Avenue. An ambulance from Barnstable Fire assisted in patient transport. Traffic was tied up in the area. The…

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Two injured in rollover crash in Cotuit »

COTUIT – Two people were injured in a crash that left a car on its side in Cotuit. The collision happened on Falmouth Road (Route 28) at Stub Toe Road sometime after 7:30 AM Friday. Traffic headed toward Falmouth on Route 28 was detoured. Barnstable Police are investigating the crash. The post…

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Brewster fire rescues dog that fell through ice »

BREWSTER – Brewster firefighters were called to a small pond at Nickerson State Park shortly before 4 PM Thursday after a dog fell through the ice. The firefighters donned survival suits and made their way to the dog and returned it to shore where it was evaluated. This is a reminder that the cold…

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***  WATCH ***  RESIDENTS, DOGS ESCAPE CHRISTMAS EVENING STRUCTURE FIRE IN YARMOUTH »

WEST YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS –  Fire broke out inside a single-family home at 9 Gill Ave in West Yarmouth Christmas evening… The following HN Video begins with two dogs who were evacuated and not harmed in the fire. The video then covers a post-fire interview with Chief Enrique Arrascue…

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Two people able to escape after fire breaks out in Yarmouth home »

YARMOUTH – Two people were able to escape after flames erupted in a house in Yarmouth. The call on Gill Avenue came in shortly after 10:30 PM Wednesday night. Mutual aid from surrounding departments responded to the scene and to cover the Yarmouth fire stations. No injuries were reported. The cause…

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Pickup truck strikes pole in Centerville knocking out power »

CENTERVILLE – A pickup truck struck a utility pole in Centerville around 1 AM Wednesday. The crash on Huckins Neck Road knocked out power in the area. The driver was treated and released at the scene. Eversource was called to replace the pole and restore power. The cause of the crash is under investigation…

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Joy to the world! »

Adoration of the Shepherds by Gerard van Honthorst (oil on canvas, circa 1622)   P.S. – Today’s Hytown Vignette is a brought to you by the Netherlands Bach Society…  [CLICK IT/CRANK IT!  HEADPHONES ABSOLUTELY OBLIGATORY!]   

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