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Breaking: Fiery crash by Cape Cod Mall closes Route 132-traffic light had gone out before crash »

HYANNIS – A fiery crash on Iyannough Road (Route 132) by the Cape Cod Mall shut down that section of Route 132 sometime around 2 PM Sunday. Everyone made it out of the burning vehicle safely. At least two people were evaluated for injuries. Route 132 was closed between Enterprise Road and the Airport…

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Two treated for minor injuries after boat capsizes off Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – Two people were evaluated after a vessel capsized off Smugglers Beach in Yarmouth Sunday afternooon. Yarmouth Division of Natural Resources responded. According to reports, a child suffered a sting from a jellyfish and a second person was treated for a facial injury. Further details…

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Coast Guard searching for man reported overboard off Nantucket »

NANTUCKET – The Coast Guard is searching for a man reported overboard Saturday evening. The vessel Gaston’s Legacy reported a crew member overboard about 8 PM. A helicopter from Air Station Cape Cod and a boat from the Brant Point station were participating in the search along with civilian…

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Sunday photo essay: Old Kings Highway »

All photos by Jane Sheehy Emplit/CWN The post Sunday photo essay: Old Kings Highway appeared first on CapeCod.com.

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Several people evaluated after traffic crash in Eastham »

EASTHAM – At least one person was transported to Cape Cod Hospital, several others were evaluated after a crash in Eastham shortly before midnight Saturday. The crash happened on Route 6 by the 7-Eleven store and is under investigation by Eastham Police. Further details were not immediately available.…

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Mashpee Police seek shoplifters »

MASHPEE – Public Assistance Needed! It seems that these “shoppers” must have forgotten part of the shopping experience is to pay for the items… Well we would like to be sure we properly educate them. If you know any of these individuals please contact Sergeant Green at MPD! 508-539-1480……

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State Police K9s on both islands for special events »

BOSTON, MA – Canine members of the MSP’s Bomb Squad (and their human Trooper partners) are working on Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard this weekend as part of security packages for two events. Kermit, who is on Nantucket to protect participants and guests attending the Boston Pops concert…

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Three people taken to hospital after crash on Route 6 in Harwich »

HARWICH – Three people were transported to Cape Cod Hospital after a crash on Route 6 in Harwich. The collision happened sometime after 3 PM westbound by Route 137 (Exit 85). None of the injuries were believed to be life-threatening. Mass State Police are investigating the crash which caused traffic…

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D.A. announces Bourne man indicted for Electric Ave. Beach incident on August 7th »

BOURNE – Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert J. Galibois today announced that a Grand Jury has indicted Jeffrey Burgess, 60 years old, of Bourne, for his role relating to the August 7, 2023 incident, of 2 juveniles known to the Commonwealth in the town of Bourne. Jeffrey Burgess was indicted…

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Brewster officials advise of traffic delays for annual Brew Run on Saturday »

BREWSTER – On Saturday, August 12, the Town of Brewster will be hosting the Annual Brew Run. The Brew Run is a 5.2-mile road race beginning at The Woodshed. Link to race registration is below. Same day registration starts at 2:00 PM behind the Woodshed on Route 6A.”link” The Brew Run…

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