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Disabled tractor-trailer causing delays on Route 6 in West Barnstable »

WEST BARNSTABLE – A disable tractor-trailer was causing travel delays on Route 6 westbound in West Barnstable. Photos appear to show that just west of the Route 132 exit, the trailer had become detached from its cab. No injuries were reported. Only the right lane was open. Photo courtesy of Brian…

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Gas leak reported on Stony Hill Road in Chatham »

CHATHAM – A natural gas leak was reported in Chatham about 8 AM. Firefighters responded to Stony Hill Road just south of Route 28 and confirmed the odor of gas. National Grid was called to mitigate the situation. Further details were not immediately available. The post Gas leak reported on Stony…

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Two people injured in traffic crash in Orleans »

ORLEANS – Two people were taken to Cape Cod Hospital after a traffic crash in Orleans. The collision happened about 4:15 PM on South Orleans Road (Route 28) at Pond Road/Finlay Road. Traffic delays were likely in the area until the scene was cleared. Orleans Police are investigating the cause of…

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Vehicle found submerged at Mashpee boat ramp »

MASHPEE – A vehicle was discovered submerged at the Mashpee Neck boat ramp Tuesday morning. Official responded sometime after 10 AM. A diver was sent in to confirm if anyone was in the vehicle. Further details were not immediately available. The post Vehicle found submerged at Mashpee boat ramp…

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: Shaniah Isom (MS) »

Shaniah Isom, Age Now: 11, Missing: 03/07/2026. Missing From Olive Branch, MS. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Olive Branch Police Department (Mississippi) 1-662-892-9459 .

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Firefighters douse basement fire in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – Firefighters were called to a Castlewood Circle residence in Hyannis about 6:40 PM Tuesday. Heavy smoke and a fire was reported in the basement and quickly doused. The occupants were able to safely evacuate and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The…

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Stolen truck in Hyannis leads to chase »

HYANNIS – A pickup truck allegedly stolen from a job site in Hyannis about 6:30 AM Tuesday led to a chase. The chase wound up Route 132 onto Route 6 westbound going over the Sagamore Bridge. For safety reasons police called off the chase but efforts to locate the truck and the suspect were continuing.…

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HN News Briefs: Recent Bits & Bobs… »

  Above: HN photos – Barnstable Police and Hyannis Firefighters responded to the foggy Route 132 entrance to the Festival Plaza in Hyannis on Saturday evening, March 7, 2026, for a report of a head-on crash involving two vehicles that remained in the middle of the intersection. There were a total…

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Fire breaks out in solar panels at Dennis business »

DENNIS – Firefighters were called to Robert Childs Inc. on Great Western Road shortly after 1 PM Monday. Crews found a fire in the wiring for solar panels on the roof. Power was cut and the fire was confirmed to the wiring with minimal damage to the structure. No injuries were reported. The post…

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Man seriously injured in fall from roof in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – A man was seriously injured after reportedly falling from a roof in Falmouth. Rescuers responded to a Lawrence Street location about 7:45 AM and called for a MedFlight helicopter but it was grounded by weather. The victim was transported to Falmouth Hospital. Further details were not…

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