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Downed power line closes Center St. in Hyannis, cuts power to 250 Eversource customers »

HYANNIS – A downed power line forced the closure of Center Street in Hyannis shortly after 3:30 PM Monday. The wire apparently broke lose from its insulator causing an outage affecting 250 Eversource customers. Line crews were responding to repair the problem. Barnstable Police were detouring motorists…

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Person critically injured after being struck by falling tree in Plymouth »

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Driver escapes after car goes into water off dock in Chatham »

CHATHAM – A vehicle reportedly went off a dock into the water in Chatham shortly before 12:30 PM Monday. Rescuers responded to Ryder’s Cove Marina on Ryder’s Cove Road and determined the driver had escaped the car. He was transported to Cape Cod Hospital. A wrecker service was called…

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One person seriously injured in car vs pole crash in Sandwich »

SANDWICH – One person was seriously injured when a car struck a utility pole in Sandwich shortly before 10 AM Monday. The crash happened at Route 130 and Jan Sebastian Drive. MedFlight was not available due to weather so the victim was rushed to Cape Cod Hospital. Sandwich police called for crash…

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HIGH-RISK TAKEDOWN AT WEST YARMOUTH POND: SUSPECT IN WHITE MERCEDES SEIZED AFTER OVERNIGHT BOLO [HN PHOTOS] »

                        WEST YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS — [DEVELOPING] — In a tense, high-risk arrest just before 6 p.m. Sunday, Barnstable and Yarmouth police officers approached a white Mercedes SUV with sidearms and rifles drawn as it sat…

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Local police departments schedule National Night Out events »

YARMOUTH – From Yarmouth Police: Join the Yarmouth Police Dept. and other local Yarmouth departments next week for National Night Out! This free, family-friendly event is a fantastic way to build stronger community partnerships and enjoy an evening packed with fun for all ages. Come meet our officers,…

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More HN Photos From the Night Before: Snazzy Shoes; Swatting Call »

  ABOVE: Around 2 a.m. Saturday, a Barnstable Police patrolman tried to stop a white sedan with Connecticut plates traveling eastbound on Iyannough Road near the Yarmouth line. The driver eventually pulled into the parking lot of a closed package store and appeared to possibly strike a parking curb.…

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Kite surfer evaluated after collision with a boat off Bourne »

BOURNE – A kite surfer was evaluated after reportedly being in a collision with another vessel off Clipper Road in the Monument Beach section of Bournbe shortly before 3 PM Saturday. The victim reportedly suffered a shoulder injury and was transported to a hospital. Mass Environmental Police will…

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Harwich Police warn juveniles after complaints about dangerous e-bike operation »

HARWICH – Harwich Police after receiving many complaints from motorists and pedestrians about juveniles on E-Bikes were able to corral three boys at Great Western Road and Bells Neck Road Saturday around 10:30 AM. The juveniles were allegedly riding between vehicles, on sidewalks, and erratically…

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Crash causes vehicle to overturn on Route 6 in Barnstable »

BARNSTABLE – A vehicle apparently lost control and overturned before ending up back on its wheels in a ditch on Route 6 in Barnstable. The crash happened eastbound before the Willow Street exit. Two people were evaluated at the scene but declined to go the hospital. Mass State Police are investigating…

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