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Two transported to CCH from Hyannis crash scene… [HN photos] »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – Several police cruisers responded to a two-vehicle crash on Ocean Street near the intersection with South Street, at around 11:15 p.m. Friday evening. The extra squad cars responded because one of the drivers was reported to be possibly acting up. When HN arrived on scene,…

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Several ambulances called to traffic crash in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – At least three ambulances were called to a traffic crash in Hyannis. The collision happened on Ocean Street between Main and South Streets around 11:15 PM Friday. Two people were transported to Cape Cod Hospital. Four others were treated and released at the scene. None of the injuries…

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Wareham Police searching for missing person »

WAREHAM – The Wareham Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating William MacMillan who was last seen on January 28, 2025. He is a 64-year-old white male with grey hair and green eyes. William should be operating a tan 2017 Lexus RX with Massachusetts registration 3ACW11.…

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Cape Air plane lands safely after pilot reports smoke in the cochpit »

HYANNIS – A Cape Air Cessna 402C landed safely at Cape Cod Gateway Airport shortly after 4:30 PM Friday after the pilot reported smoke in the cockpit. Flight tracking shows it was Cape Air flight 912 from Boston to Nantucket which diverted safely to Hyannis. 5 people were onboard the aircraft and…

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Vehicle crash leaves car on its roof in Mashpee parking lot »

MASHPEE – A traffic crash left vehicle on its roof. The crash happened in the parking lot of Stop & Stop Gas on Falmouth Road (Route 28) in Mashpee about 4:15 PM. No injuries were reported. further details were not immediately available. The post Vehicle crash leaves car on its roof in Mashpee…

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Teen injured in dirt bike accident in Sandwich »

SANDWICH – A teenager was injured in a reported dirt bike accident around 3:50 PM Friday. The incident happened in the woods along the power lines off Mill Road. Firefighters extricated the victim from the woods. He was then transported to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. Further details…

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Video: Local firefighter graduates State Fire Academy »

STOW, MA – State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and Massachusetts Firefighting Academy leadership today announced the graduation of 29 firefighters from the 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program. “Massachusetts firefighters are on the frontlines protecting their communities every day,…

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SHOCKING ATTACK: DENNIS WOMAN REPORTEDLY SLASHED BY RANDOM MASKED MAN WHO ARRIVED ON HER PORCH »

  DENNIS PORT, MASSACHUSETTS – [DEVELOPING STORY] – At around 10:38 p.m. last evening – January 30, 2025 – Dennis Police patrol officers were called to an address on Division Street after a female caller said her mom was just cut by some random stranger. According to police sources, the…

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FEDS: ICE BOSTON ARRESTS SALVADORAN CHARGED W/ RAPING MASS. RESIDENT… PLUS OTHER ILLEGALS W/ SERIOUS CRIMINAL HISTORIES ARRESTED IN JANUARY… »

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS — [ICE MEDIA STATEMENT] –  U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement apprehended an illegally present Salvadoran national charged with raping a Massachusetts resident when officers arrested Jose Garcia-Salmeron, 34, in Boston Jan. 22. “Jose Garcia-Salmeron is charged…