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Taxi, pickup collide sending cab into Hyannis hardware store »

HYANNIS – Shortly after 7 AM Tuesday morning there was a two vehicle crash on Main Street and Pleasent Street in Hyannis. A pickup truck and a Town Taxi Ford Crown Victoria involved with the taxi striking the front of Bradford’s Hardware store. A building inspector was called to the scene.…

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Fire breaks out at Brewster residence »

BREWSTER – Fire broke out at a residence in Brewster Tuesday morning. The call at 5 Beechtree Drive came in about 7:45 AM. Smoke was showing from the attic of the 1 1/2 story house on arrival. Fire crews were able to quickly knock down the fire. No injuries were reported. The cause of the […]…

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MAN CHARGED WITH 2ND OFFENSE DRUNK DRIVING, ROLLED CAR, WAS UNCOOPERATIVE, VERBALLY INSULTED FEMALE SERGEANT: REPORTS SAY »

Above photo sent in by HN reader…   YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS – According to police reports filed in Barnstable District Court (see included reports below), at around 10:00 a.m. Saturday – March 23, 2024 – Yarmouth police and firefighters responded to Great Western Road in the area of…

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Provincetown Deputy Fire Chief retires after nearly 40 years »

PROVINCETOWN – Provincetown Fire Deputy Chief James J. Roderick retired Monday after nearly 40 years on the job. In a post on social media, Provincetown Police recall Chief Roderick was a member of 192 serving first on the engine later transitioning to the ladder, where he also served as a volunteer…

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Good Samaritans rescue four people after sailboats capsizes in Waquoit Bay »

FALMOUTH – Good Samaritans rescued four people after two sailboats capsized plunging them into the chilly waters of Waquoit Bay sometime after 4 PM Monday. The four were brought in to the Waquoit Bay Yacht Club to be evaluated for possible hypothermia. All declined to go to the hospital. Further…

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One person injured in crash in Provincetown »

PROVINCETOWN – One person was injured in a crash in Provincetown. The crash happened about 9:30 Monday on Race Point Road between Beech Forest and Provincelands Visitor Center. Firefighters had to extricate the driver from the vehicle who was transported to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries.…

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Yarmouth Fire Deputy Chief Jon Sawyer retiring after 40 years of service »

YARMOUTH – Yarmouth Fire Department Deputy Fire Chief Jon Sawyer is retiring after 40 years of service. Family and friends are invited to a party on Wednesday March 27th at Yarmouth Fire Station #3 at 520 Buck Island  Road. The event runs from 9 AM to noon. Light refreshments will be served. The…

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Falmouth firefighters battle to keep shed fire from spreading »

FALMOUTH – Quick work by Falmouth Firefighters kept a fully involved shed fire from spreading to a house. The call came in about 3:30 PM Sunday on Oyster Pond Road. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The post Falmouth firefighters battle to keep shed fire from…

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Yarmouth Senior Center vehicle damaged in crash »

YARMOUTH – At about 2 PM Sunday there was a three-vehicle crash in the parking lot of the Yarmouth senior center on Forest Road. A Ford Fusion sedan reportedly struck a vehicle belonging to the senior center and then struck a second vehicle from the center. There were no injuries. Yarmouth Police…

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Driver escapes serious injury after vehicle rolls on roof in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – A driver was evaluated after their vehicle rolled onto its roof in Falmouth. It happened about 5:40 AM Sunday on Main Street near Nye Road. Traffic was detoured until the vehicle could be towed. Falmouth Police are investigating the crash. The post Driver escapes serious injury after…

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