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Cape Cod National Seashore announces prescribed burn at Fort Hill in Eastham »

EASTHAM – Cape Cod National Seashore will conduct a prescribed burn at Fort Hill in Eastham, weather permitting, during the second week of March. The park will provide updates on timing via its website and social media platforms. The prescribed burn will be conducted by trained and experienced…

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Multiple units respond to large brush fire in Sandwich »

SANDWICH – Multiple fire units including brush breakers were called to a 2nd alarm brush fire in Sandwich shortly after 12:30 PM Tuesday. Initial reports said about 4 acres were burning on Carelton Drive off Route 6A. By 1:15 PM, the fire was reported under control. CWN will bring you further details…

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Chatham Fire responds to gas leak at Chatham DPW facility »

CHATHAM – Chatham firefighters were called to a natural gas leak at the Chatham Public Works facility at 221 Crowell Road late Tuesday morning. A service line was reportedly struck. The facility was evacuated and fire crews stood by until National Grid could arrive and cap the leak. The post Chatham…

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Falmouth Police report promotions, welcome nine graduates from academy »

FALMOUTH – From Falmouth Police: It was a proud evening for FPD as we presented many new hires and newly promoted officers at tonight’s Falmouth select Board Meeting. We had several experienced officers join us, a couple promotions, and a group of new officers who we affectionately call “The…

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Firefighters rescue person from kitchen fire in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – Firefighters rescued a person from a kitchen fire in Yarmouth Monday evening. Officials responded to a Chesley’s Way residence shortly after 9 PM Monday. The fire was quickly extinguished while EMTs evaluated the victim who required assistance to evacuate. Further details were…

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Breaking: Section of Millstone Road in Brewster closed due to gas leak »

BREWSTER – Brewster Police report that the north end of Millstone Road between King Phillip Road and Puritan Drive is closed due to a gas leak. Brewster Police & Brewster Fire are on location and National Grid is in route. Please use Underpass Road to detour around the area. King Phillip Road…

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Breaking: Car crashes into thrift shop building in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – A car crashed into a building in Hyannis shortly after 2 PM Monday. The incident happened at 690 Main Street, the Cape Cod Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop. The driver reportedly suffered potentially life-threatening injuries. There were no reports of injuries inside the building. Main…

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Old ammunition box safely disposed of in Marstons Mills »

MARSTONS MILLS – At approximately 8:11 AM Monday morning, the Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills (COMM) Fire Department and Barnstable Police responded to 381 Old Falmouth Road after an old ammunition box was discovered in one of the units. The box contained ammunition, explosive powder, and…

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Vehicle slids off roadway in Falmouth forcing temporary closure »

FALMOUTH – Falmouth Police report that Parker Road will be temporarily blocked at John Parker Road to remove a vehicle that slid off the roadway. No injuries were reported. The post Vehicle slids off roadway in Falmouth forcing temporary closure appeared first on CapeCod.com.

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Barnstable Police looking for missing teenager »

HYANNIS – Barnstable Police are looking for a missing teenager. Ja’Aysia Kilburn was last seen on March 7th, at Barnstable High School. Kilburn is described as 15-years-old 5’3″ tall and 100 lbs. She is known to frequest Plymouth, Hyannis and Wareham. Anyone with information is…

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