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Falmouth Police announce promotions »

FALMOUTH – Falmouth Police described it as a momentous occasion as they ask you to join them in celebrating the following promotions that were announced on Monday. Captain Brian Loewen promoted to the rank of Deputy Chief, Lieutenant Douglas Decosta promoted to the rank of Captain, Sergeant Ryan…

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Coast Guard rescuers 4 mariners from sailing vessel in distress 220 miles off Cape Cod »

JOINT BASE CAPE COD – The U.S. Coast Guard reports that Tuesday morning their HC-144 and MH-60 responded to a sailing vessel in distress 220 Nautical miles off shore of Cape Cod. Through flawless teamwork and expert skill, the crews were able to rescue the 4 passengers from the sinking vessel and…

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Video: Barnstable man charged with manslaughter in connection to overdose death »

HYANNIS – Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert J. Galibois today announced that Shawn O’Hara, 42-years-old, of Hyannis, was arraigned in the Barnstable District Court for his role relating to the death of a 36-year-old female in the town of Barnstable. Shawn O’Hara was arraigned this…

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Falmouth Police investigate head-on crash »

FALMOUTH – Falmouth Police are investigating a head-on crash around 10:30 AM Tuesday. The collision happened on Scranton Avenue by Salt Sea Lane. Several injuries were reported but none appeared life-threatening. Further details were not immediately available. The post Falmouth Police investigate…

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WORK HARD, PLAY HARD… [HN PHOTOS] »

                          HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN PHOTO NOTES] – A number of lovely Hyannis families took to an asphalt cancha de fútbol in the parking lot of the Hyannis Youth and Community Center early last…

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Hyannis Fire Assistant Chief Mark Storie retiring after 33 years, promotions announced »

HYANNIS – Hyannis Fire Assistant Chief Mark Storie is retiring after 33 years on the job. The department is inviting well wishers to come and congratulate him at the Hyannis Fire Department, 95 High School Road Extension from 9 to 12 AM on Wednesday July 3rd. In a related story, this past Thursday…

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Rollover crash reported on Route 25 at base of Bourne Bridge »

BOURNE – A rollover crash was reported on Route 25 at the base of the Bourne Bridge shortly after 3 PM Monday. According to reports, the occupants were able to get out and no serious injuries were reported. The vehicles ended up in the median but traffic slowdowns were reported. The cause of the…

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Video: Dennis Police announce restrictions for local beaches during Fourth of July »

DENNIS – Town Administrator Elizabeth Sullivan and Police Chief John Brady are announcing new restrictions for Dennis beaches that will be put into effect on the Fourth of July. The restrictions will be put in place at Mayflower Beach, Chapin Memorial Beach and Bayview Beach on July 4th only. Over…

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THE LOOK ON THEIR FACES SAYS IT ALL… [HN PHOTOS] »

    Above HN photos: Last Wednesday evening, Barnstable patrol officers on the “four-to-mid” responded to a motor vehicle crash where they would eventually receive word it was actually a homicide… … which sort of changed things for the remainder, as they did their utmost to make…

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Fire breaks out at house in Chatham »

CHATHAM – Fire broke out at a house in Chatham shortly after 6:30 PM Sunday. Firefighters responded to the Lakeview Avenue location to find a fire in the attic. All occupants safely evacuated and no injuries were reported. Fire crews were able to quickly douse the flames and then checked for any…

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