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1-year-old airlifted to off-Cape burn unit from Bourne »

BOURNE – A 1-year-old child suffered burns sometime after 7:30 PM Monday. Rescuers determined the burns were serious enough to call for a MedFlight helicopter to land at the old Ella F. Howie School to fly the victim to.an off-Cape burn center. Further details were not immediately available. The…

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Travel alert: Bass River Bridge (Route 28) to be closed weekdays for an extended period for sewer work »

DENNIS/YARMOUTH – The Dennis Police Department was notified by the Yarmouth Police Department of a planned closure of the Bass River Bridge to allow for wastewater project work to be completed on Rt 28 on the Yarmouth side of the bridge beginning on Monday, March 3, 2025. This is the information…

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BREAKING: Propane tank explosions reported at Falmouth fire scene »

FALMOUTH – An active fire was reported on Cloverfield Way about 2:15 PM Sunday. According to initial reports, brush was burning and a detached garage with a boat in it reportedly became involved. Several explosions, believed to be from propane tanks were heard. Additional units were called to the…

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Wellfleet rescuers use UTV to reach injured man on fire road »

WELLFLEET – From Wellfleet Fire: At 9:30 AM Sunday morning, Wellfleet Emergency Services received a request for assistance regarding an elderly male who sustained injuries after falling while walking on a fire road near Duck Harbor. In response to the call, Wellfleet Police and the National Park…

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Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills Fire Chief retiring after 48 years of service »

CENTERVILLE – From COMM fire: The Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills (COMM) Fire Department proudly recognizes Chief Byron Eldridge for his 48 years of unwavering dedication to the fire service Chief Eldridge’s journey began in Wareham in 1977 at the young age of 17, and was later hired full-time…

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HN NOTES FROM THE OVERNIGHT: “JUVENILES RUNNING W/ KNIVES…” »

      HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN PHOTO NOTES] – Barnstable Police patrol officers detain a young male while investigating a report of juveniles armed with knives chasing another juvenile in the area of Route 132 and Cape Crossroads condominiums Saturday evening – 2/22/2025. In…

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Sunday photo essay: 24 days until spring »

All photos by Jane Sheehy Emplit/CWN The post Sunday photo essay: 24 days until spring appeared first on CapeCod.com.

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Car crashes into woods on Route 6 in West Barnstable »

WEST BARNSTABLE – At least one person was seriously injured in a crash on Route 6 in West Barnstable. A car went into the wood line westbound just before the weigh station shortly after 8:30 Saturday evening. One person was transported to Cape Cod Hospital under a trauma alert. Mass State Police…

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Dump truck snags wires, topples utility pole in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – Falmouth Police report that Trotting Park Road is shut down between Brick Kiln Road and Percival Road due to a dump truck vs utility pole with live wires down. Please seek alternate routes. The incident happened about 12:30 PM Saturday. The driver was not injured. Eversource was not…

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Car crashes into building in Bourne »

BOURNE – A vehicle crashed into a building in Bourne shortly before noon  Saturday. The incident happened at an apartment building at 4 Barlow’s Landing. Luckily, the driver appeared to have escaped any serious injury. A building inspector was called to check the damage which was described…

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