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Cape Air flight returns to Hyannis after report of one engine failure »

HYANNIS – A Cape Air plane returned to Cape Cod Gateway Airport after the pilot reported one of his engines went out. Flight tracking shows the plane had departed on a scheduled flight to Binghamton, NY when the pilot diverted back to Hyannis. About 11:15 AM, the Tecnam P2012 Traveller twin engine…

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BREAKING: Man critically injured in incident at Bourne cranberry bog »

BOURNE – A man was critically injured in an apparent industrial accident at a cranberry bog in Bourne. Rescuers were called to a sandpit in the bog off of the 1000 block of County Road about 8:30 AM Friday morning. Reports indicated the victim may have gotten caught in some machinery. CWN will…

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Put fire safety on the menu this Thanksgiving, State Fire Marshal says »

STOW, MA – Thanksgiving is just a week away, and State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine is reminding residents to stay safe in the kitchen on the #1 day for home fires in Massachusetts. “Thanksgiving is a cherished time to spend with family and friends, but it’s also the leading day for fires at…

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Officials respond to head-on crash in Harwich »

HARWICH – Two vehicles collided head-on in Harwich about 4 PM Thursday. The crash between a large pickup truck and an SUV happened on Main Street between Depot Street and Queen Anne Road. One person was taken to Cape Cod Hospital with a reported head injury. Harwich Police are investigating the…

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No injuries reported after traffic crash that stalled traffic on Route 6 in Provincetown »

PROVINCETOWN – Provincetown Fire Department and Provincetown Police units responded to a two car motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 6 and Snail Road Outbound late Thursday morning. No injuries were reported. Travel was reduced to 1 lane passing the scene. The crash remains under investigation.…

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Hospital Release Takes Turn for the Worse: Man Busted for Nighttime Car Break-In in Hyannis »

Above: Barnstable Police Sergeant Matthew Blondin and Patrolwoman Braila Roy escort a B&E suspect to a nearby cruiser Wednesday evening.   HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS — A man in his 50s was arrested late Wednesday evening after allegedly breaking into a cleaning person’s vehicle…

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Several traffic crashes slow evening commute in Harwich, Hyannis Wednesday evening »

HYANNIS – A traffic crash slowed traffic on Route 28 in Hyannis. The collision happened about 4:30 PM on Falmouth Road (Route 28) near Bearse’s Way. One person was evaluated for injuries. HARWICH – A three-vehicle crash caused significant delays for the commute on Route 6 eastbound.…

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Tragic Early-Morning Fire in Mashpee Trailer Park Claims One Life Despite Swift Response »

MASHPEE, MASSACHUSETTS — A devastating structure fire at a residence in the Lakeside Trailer Park early Wednesday morning resulted in the death of one occupant, despite rapid intervention by firefighters who battled heavy smoke and flames to conduct a search and rescue operation, according to a Mashpee…

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BREAKING: Plane lands on its belly at Cape Cod Gateway Airport in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – The pilot of a single-engine plane declared an inflight emergency about 9:30 AM Wednesday after determining his landing gear would not lock into position. A short time later he was able to make a successful belly landing at the airport. Two people onboard the aircraft were evaluated but…

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Breaking: One person rescued from Mashpee mobile home fire »

MASHPEE – One person was rescued in unknown condition from the scene of a mobile home fire in Mashpee. Flames were through the roof when crews arrived at Lakeside Estates at 300 Nathan Ellis Highway (Route 151) after the 3:20 AM Wednesday alarm. The fire was contained to the single unit. The State…

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