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Barnstable Kids Day is today »

HYANNIS – Today, Wednesday August 9th, the Barnstable Police and Fire Departments will be hosting the 26th “Kids Day” at the Barnstable High School from 10 AM to 2  PM. This event will allow children of all ages to see demonstrations, equipment, and vehicles from several different…

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***  WATCH ***  HN PHOTOS:  “These are those soulful days…” »

Top HN photo: Young children from Vermont enjoying themselves on the steps to Kandy Korner. Here visiting Hyannis, which is where their parents grew up… HN Photos Main Street, Hyannis, Massachusetts August 8, 2023 [HN VIDEO – PRESS PLAY]   HN NOTE: HN is currently taking a brief “sabbatical”…

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Developing: Tech rescue team activated for search for missing teen kayaking at Nickerson State Park in Brewster »

BREWSTER – The Barnstable County Tech Rescue Team (BCTRT) was activated sometime after 10 PM Tuesday. An 18-year-old male was reported missing while kayaking on Cliff Pond at Nickerson State Park in Brewster. The subject had reportedly not been seen for several hours. CWN will bring you further…

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Tornado confirmed on Cape Cod in Marstons Mills »

MARSTONS MILLS – In addition to the EF-1 tornado that hit Massapoisett, the National Weather Service is confirming a second tornado touched down in Marston Mills: Public Information Statement National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 705 PM EDT Tue Aug 8 2023 …NWS Damage Survey for 08/08/23…

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Special coverage: Numerous reports of flooding, mujltiple lightning strikes and more as severe weather crosses Cape Cod »

CAPE COD – Emergency officials were responding to numerous calls for help after severe storms crossed Cape Cod late Tuesday morning. Tornado warnings were issued in some areas but no confirmed touchdowns have been reported. Flooding from torrential rain appears to be the biggest problem. A number…

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D.A. announces investigation into fatal boating crash in Dennis »

DENNIS – Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert J. Galibois announced today that his office is conducting an investigation of the boat crash in Sesuit Harbor in Dennis on July 21, 2023 at approximately 9:00 PM resulting in a fatality of 17-year-old Sadie Mauro. Several law enforcement agencies…

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Low wires close lanes of Route 6 in Eastham »

EASTHAM – Eastham Police are currently on the scene of low hanging telephone wires which cross directly across Route 6 in front of the police station. Both center lanes are closed due to risk of the wires being struck by a tall vehicle. Verizon has been made aware of the situation and are providing…

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Eastham Police are now accepting applications for the 10th session of our Citizen’s Police Academy »

EASTHAM – n Tuesday September 19th and continuing for ten weeks, the Eastham Police will be conducting its 10th session of their Citizen’s Police Academy at the police facility on State Highway. Those residents participating will be introduced to all phases of the police profession and will get…

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One person seriously injured after bicycle and scooter collide in Provincetown »

PROVINCETOWN – One person was seriously injured in a collision between a bicycle and a scooter in Provincetown. It reportedly happened shortly before 10:30 PM on Commercial Street by Standish Street. One victim was transported to Cape Cod Gateway Airport to meet a MedFlight helicopter for transport…

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Driver airlifted after rollover crash in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – One person was seriously injured in a crash that left the vehicle on its roof. The crash happened sometime after 9:30 PM Monday on Route 28 northbound between Route 151 and Thomas B. Landers Road. The victim was able to self extricate but was transported by ambulance to Cape Cod Hospital…

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