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73-year-old man convicted of 2023 sexual assault of a 20-year-old after a jury trial »

SANDWICH – From Cape & Islands District Attorney’s Office: Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert J. Galibois announced today that a Barnstable County Jury returned a guilty verdict after trial of Elie Jammal, 73, of Concord, MA, for his role in the July 9, 2023, sexual assault of…

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POLICE ACTIVITY: Man Arrested on Warrants During Investigation of Alleged Shooting Threat at Cape Cod Mall [HN Photos] »

“Dancin’ in the streets of Hyannis We were getting pretty good at the game People stood in line and didn’t seem to mind You know everybody knew our name Livin’ on rock-n-roll music Never worry ’bout the things we were missing…

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Barnstable celebrates reopening of reconstructed, storm-resilient Sandy Neck Beach Park »

BARNSTABLE – Barnstable officials on Thursday celebrated the reopening of the newly reconstructed Sandy Neck Beach Park following the completion of a major resiliency and infrastructure improvement project designed to better protect the area from future coastal flooding and erosion.   Town…

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NOAA Predicts Quieter Atlantic Hurricane Season for 2026 as Cape Cod Residents Urged to Stay Prepared »

WASHINGTON – Forecasters with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are predicting a quieter-than-average Atlantic hurricane season for 2026, though officials caution that even a slow season can still produce dangerous and destructive storms.   The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season…

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Traffic crash leaves trailer overturned on Scenic Highway in Bourne »

BOURNE – A traffic crash left a trailer overturned on the Scenic Highway in Bourne around 3:45 PM Thursday. No injuries were reported in the crash by Edgehill Road. Traffic delays were likely in the area. Bourne Police were on scene directing traffic and investigating the crash.

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Fire erupts in Sandwich campground »

SANDWICH – From Sandwich Fire: On Thursday at 3:56 AM, the Sandwich Fire Department responded to a reported camper fire at (Sun Retreats) Peters Pond Park – 185 Cotuit Road on Cedar Street. On arrival units found a fully involved 30 foot trailer camper with extension to two additional 30…

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Tricky Campground Fire in Sandwich: Gate Lockouts and Water Shortages Hamper Crews as 3 Campers, 4 Sheds Damaged by Blaze »

  Above: A tanker truck turns into the campground from Cotuit Road, bringing much needed water to the scene…     Above: A Sandwich police officer meets a mutual aid ambulance from Barnstable FD at the campground entrance, providing directions on how to reach the scene.…

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Local Firefighters Graduate from State Fire Academy »

BRIDGEWATER, MA – From Mass Department of Fire Services: State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine announced the graduation of 40 recruits from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy’s Call/Volunteer Recruit Firefighter Training Program Wednesday evening. The members of Call/Volunteer Recruit Class #125…

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Firefighters battle brush fire along power lines in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – A brush fire broke out along the power lines off Deer Pond Road about 7 PM Wednesday. Sandwich and Bourne brush crews assisted in keeping the flames from approaching homes. The cause of the fire, estimated to be 4-5 acres, is under investigation.

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NEW DETAILS: ‘Satan,’ Alleged Hyannis Car Vandal, Identified »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS — Earlier this week, HN reported on the arrest of a homeless man on six felony counts of malicious destruction of motor vehicles near the McDonald’s restaurant on North Street. Restrained in the back of a police cruiser last Sunday evening, the suspect cackled maniacally, screamed…

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