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High winds maybe to blame for broken utility pole in Barnstable that caused power outage »

BARNSTABLE – High winds may be to blame for snapping a utility pole in Barnstable. The pole on Independence Drive near Breeds Hill Road was found broken around 5:45 AM Friday. Eversource crews were working to make repairs and restore service to 278 customers affected. According to the utilities…

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Breaking: Man shot twice at Hyannis apartment complex »

HYANNIS – A man was reportedly shot twice at the Cromwell Court apartments at 168 Barnstable Road shortly before midnight. The victim was rushed to Cape Cod Hospital reportedly suffering from two gunshot wounds. Barnstable Police are actively searching for the suspect or suspects. CWN is checking…

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***  WATCH ***  YOUNG MALE SHOT IN “CHEST AND SHOULDER” AT HYANNIS APARTMENT COMPLEX »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN VIDEO NOTES] – At around midnight, Barnstable Police squad cars began responding to the Cromwell Court Apartment complex at 168 Barnstable Road for a report of multiple gunshots. While responding, first responders learned that a young male had been shot in the “chest…

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Pedestrian struck, seriously injured in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – A pedestrian was struck and seriously injured in Hyannis just before 6 PM Thursday. It happened on Barnstable Road between Center Street and Grove Street. The victim was transported to Cape Cod Hospital under a trauma alert. Barnstable Police are investigating the cause. Further details…

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Crash on Route 28 in Hyannis causes traffic delays »

HYANNIS – A two-vehicle crash was reported in Hyannis shortly after 4:30 PM Thursday. The collision happened on Falmouth Road (Route 28) just past Walton Road by the rear entrance to the Cape Cod Mall. Despite significant damage, no serious injuries were reported but traffic was backed up in the…

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Crashes in Bourne, Barnstable cause delays on Route 6 westbound »

BOURNE/BARNSTABLE – Two crashes caused slowdowns on Route 6 westbound Thursday afternoon. Shortly after 2:30 PM, tractor-trailer and a car collided just before the Sagamore Bridge. No serious injuries were reported. A short time later, three vehicles were involved in a rear-end collision near Route…

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Wind Advisory from 7 PM this evening through 7 PM Friday »

Wind Advisory URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 219 AM EST Thu Mar 6 2025 …WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY… * WHAT…West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE…Portions of northern Connecticut,…

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JUVENILE DETAINED WHILE ANOTHER FLEES DURING DOWNTOWN ROBBERY INVESTIGATION… [HN PHOTOS/AUDIO] »

      HYANNIS, MASSSACHUSETTS – [HN NOTES & MULLINGS ON THE MATTER] – At around 1:45 a.m. this morning, a couple of policemen stopped to have a word with two males on a Main Street sidewalk near the town green. One of the males fit the description of a suspect from a robbery that…

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Fire response causes traffic delays on Main Street in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – Hyannis firefighters were called to a reported building fire shortly before 3 PM Wednesday. Crews arriving at 209 Main Street discovered a stove fire on the second floor which had spread into a wall. The fire was quickly extinguished. Because of the response, traffic had to be detoured…

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***  WATCH ***  NEWLY NAMED 13-YEAR-OLD SECRET SERVICE AGENT STEALS THE SHOW! »

HN VIDEO NOTES & MULLINGS ON THE MATTER: A loving, proud father lifted his 13-year-old son up above his head before an applauding joint congress in Washington DC last evening. The rousing, heartfelt standing ovation served to almost mask the efforts of full-grown career politicians attempting to…

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