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Harwich firefighters respond to gasoline spill »

HARWICH – Harwich firefighters were called to a gasoline spill shortly after 10 PM Friday. A vehicle reportedly lost its fuel tank spilling gas on Route 137 between Route 6 and Spruce Road. Crews put sand and absorbent material down and later called for a street sweeper to clean up the roadway.…

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SHELTER FROM THE STORM… [HN PHOTO] »

HN PHOTO NOTES: Early Thursday morning, as gusty rains pelted downtown Hyannis streets, and amid a busy investigation where a homeless man reported being robbed just several blocks away (CLICK HERE for HN coverage), a number of homeless individuals tried desperately to get some sleep while taking cover…

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No serious injuries reported after vehicle rolls on its roof in median on Route 6 in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – No serious injuries were reported after a vehicle went out of control and rolled on its roof. The crash happened in the median of Route 6 eastbound before the Willow Street exit. Mass State Police are investigating the crash which caused minor delays in the area. The post No serious…

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High winds maybe to blame for broken utility pole in Barnstable that caused power outage »

BARNSTABLE – High winds may be to blame for snapping a utility pole in Barnstable. The pole on Independence Drive near Breeds Hill Road was found broken around 5:45 AM Friday. Eversource crews were working to make repairs and restore service to 278 customers affected. According to the utilities…

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Breaking: Man shot twice at Hyannis apartment complex »

HYANNIS – A man was reportedly shot twice at the Cromwell Court apartments at 168 Barnstable Road shortly before midnight. The victim was rushed to Cape Cod Hospital reportedly suffering from two gunshot wounds. Barnstable Police are actively searching for the suspect or suspects. CWN is checking…

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***  WATCH ***  YOUNG MALE SHOT IN “CHEST AND SHOULDER” AT HYANNIS APARTMENT COMPLEX »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN VIDEO NOTES] – At around midnight, Barnstable Police squad cars began responding to the Cromwell Court Apartment complex at 168 Barnstable Road for a report of multiple gunshots. While responding, first responders learned that a young male had been shot in the “chest…

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Pedestrian struck, seriously injured in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – A pedestrian was struck and seriously injured in Hyannis just before 6 PM Thursday. It happened on Barnstable Road between Center Street and Grove Street. The victim was transported to Cape Cod Hospital under a trauma alert. Barnstable Police are investigating the cause. Further details…

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Crash on Route 28 in Hyannis causes traffic delays »

HYANNIS – A two-vehicle crash was reported in Hyannis shortly after 4:30 PM Thursday. The collision happened on Falmouth Road (Route 28) just past Walton Road by the rear entrance to the Cape Cod Mall. Despite significant damage, no serious injuries were reported but traffic was backed up in the…

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Crashes in Bourne, Barnstable cause delays on Route 6 westbound »

BOURNE/BARNSTABLE – Two crashes caused slowdowns on Route 6 westbound Thursday afternoon. Shortly after 2:30 PM, tractor-trailer and a car collided just before the Sagamore Bridge. No serious injuries were reported. A short time later, three vehicles were involved in a rear-end collision near Route…

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Wind Advisory from 7 PM this evening through 7 PM Friday »

Wind Advisory URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 219 AM EST Thu Mar 6 2025 …WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY… * WHAT…West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE…Portions of northern Connecticut,…

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