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Rollover crash closes Route 28 in Centerville »

CENTERVILLE – A rollover crash shutdown Falmouth Road (Route 28) at Old Stage Road in Centerville about 5 PM Friday. Two vehicles collided causing one to roll on its side. Everyone was able to self-extricate from the vehicles. Two people were evaluated for injuries. Barnstable Police diverted traffic…

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Developing: More than 80 dolphins strand off Wellfleet »

WELLFLEET – More than 80 dolphins stranded in Wellfleet Harbor near “the gut” not far from Great Island Friday morning. All available International Fund for Animal Welfare volunteers were responding to assess the conditions and determine how many could be saved and transported presumable…

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Local firefighters graduate State Fire Academy »

BRIDGEWATER – State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and Massachusetts Firefighting Academy leadership today announced the graduation of 19 firefighters from the 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program. “Massachusetts firefighters are on the frontlines protecting their communities every…

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Barnstable Fire responds to several water rescues, reminds people to tag and secure kayaks »

BARNSTABLE – From Barnstable Fire: On Thursday at 6:49 PM, the Barnstable Fire Department responded to a reported kayak floating offshore between the beach off Sunset Lane and the Sandy Neck Lighthouse. The reporting party was unsure if anyone was in the water. BFD’s 25-foot fire/rescue boat…

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Change of command at Bourne Fire this afternoon »

BOURNE – From Bourne Firefighters: Effective Friday at 1 PM, a change of command will take place at Bourne Fire. Pictured left to right, Assistant Chief Dave Pelonzi will take command as acting Chief of Department Deputy Chief Joe Carerra takes command as Assistant Chief And Chief Dave Cody starts…

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“IMMIGRATION DETAINER” PLACED ON “CENTERVILLE WOMAN” ACCUSED OF MURDERING EX-BOYFRIEND [HN VIDEO] »

BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS – In a Barnstable District Court document, the following “factors” are listed as to why the murder suspect, Juscelene Guedes, was held in custody without bail: (Document boxes checked…) “1. The defendant’s financial resources.” “2. The nature…

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Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills fire hosting change of command ceremony »

CENTERVILLE – Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills fire invites you to join them on Friday June 28th from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for their Change of Command Ceremony to bid farewell to Chief Michael J. Winn and welcome Chief Byron L. Eldridge and Deputy Chief Patrick R. Hill. The ceremony will be…

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Two people rescued after boat capsizes off Sandwich »

SANDWICH – Two people were rescued after a sailboat capsized in Cape Cod Bay off Salt Marsh Road in Sandwich. The Sandwich fire boat and the U.S. Coast Guard responded to the scene along with a Barnstable fire boat. A kayaker went to assist the person onboard the vessel. The Sandwich fire boat…

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Plymouth fire responds to structure fire, industrial accident »

PLYMOUTH – Plymouth firefighters were kept busy Thursday afternoon. Around 4 PM fire was reported in the garage of a house on Howland Court. The flames spread into the house before being knocked down. No injuries were reported. A short time later an industrial accident was reported on Hiawatha…

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Traffic crashes cause slowdowns on Route 6 eastbound in Sandwich »

SANDWICH – Two separate crashes near the Quaker Meetinghouse Road exit in Sandwich caused delays for eastbound travelers on Route 6. The crashes happened shortly before 5 PM. Several people were evaluated but no serious injuries were reported. By 5:40 PM it was reported all lanes were reopened.…

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