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Near drowning reported at Hyannis beach »

HYANNIS – Emergency officials rushed to Veterans Beach on Ocean Street in Hyannis around 11:30 AM Saturday for a report of a possible drowning. Lifeguards had pulled the victim from the water and were performing CPR. The victim was rushed by ambulance to Cape Cod Hospital. Further details were…

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Man facing drug and traffic charges after failing to stop for Wareham Police and being clocked at nearly 130 MPH »

WAREHAM – From Wareham Police: On July 29, 2023, Just before 2:00 am this morning a Wareham Sergeant conducted a motor vehicle stop with a white Chevrolet Camaro on Main Street. The Camaro fled as the Sergeant was approaching the vehicle, and took off at a high rate of speed. The Camaro led officers…

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Monomoy Road in Harwich closed after utility pole topples »

HARWICH – From Harwich Police: There is a snapped pole on Monomoy Road which has resulted in all of the wires to be hanging dangerously close to the ground. Eversource MA and Verizon are responding to make repairs. We have closed the road for everyone’s safety. We have had several citizens walk…

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Rollover crash reported on Route 6 in Harwich »

HARWICH – A traffic crash caused one vehicle to overturn. The crash happened shortly before 7:30 AM Saturday on Route 6 westbound past the Depot Street overpass. The driver was able to self-extricate from the vehicle which ended up in the wood line and was not seriously injured. Mass State Police…

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District Attorney Galibois speaks out about South American immigrants flown to Marthas Vineyard »

BARNSTABLE – Cape and Islands District Attorney Rob Galibois is speaking out about the South American immigrants who were flown to Martha’s Vineyard last September from Florida. A statement issued Friday by Galibois, a Democrat, said he supported California’s ongoing probe into the flights…

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Vehicle ends up in Sheep Pond in Brewster »

BREWSTER – A vehicle ended up in Sheep Pond off Fisherman’s Landing in Brewster Friday evening. It happened sometime after 8:30 PM. The driver was able to get out of the car and was not injured. It was unclear if the driver was attempting to launch a boat at the time. Brewster officials were…

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Harwich man facing OUI 2nd offense charge »

HARWICH – From Harwich Police: On July 27, the Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center began receiving multiple 911 calls regarding a vehicle that was driving erratically on Pleasant Bay Road. Harwich Police Officers were dispatched and began searching the area for the vehicle.…

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Pedestrian struck and seriously injured in Bourne »

bo072823 MedFlight landing at SP Barracks from Cape Wide News LLC on Vimeo. BOURNE – A pedestrian was struck and seriously injured in Bourne shortly before 4:30 PM Friday. The crash happened on Trowbridge Road just off the rotary. A MedFlight helicopter was requested to land at the Mass State Police…

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Crash causes slowdowns on Route 6 eastbound in Sandwich »

SANDWICH – Two vehicles collided on Route 6 in Sandwich sometime after 2:30 PM Friday. The crash happened eastbound past Route 130 (Exit 59). One person was evaluated for injuries. Mass State Police are investigating the cause of the crash. The post Crash causes slowdowns on Route 6 eastbound in…

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One injured in two-vehicle crash in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – Just before 1 PM on Friday, there was a 2 vehicle crash at Winslow Gray Road and Finch Lane in Yarmouth. One vehicle then struck a fence. One person was transported to Cape Cod Hospital with minor injuries. Winslow Gray Road was closed in both directions until the scene was cleared.…

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