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FEDS: MARTHA’S VINEYARD MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO ARMED BANK ROBBERY »

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS –  [DOJ MEDIA STATEMENT]  –  An Edgartown man pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court in Boston to armed bank robbery and conspiracy offenses. Miquel Antonio Jones, 33, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit armed bank robbery, and one count…

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SpaceX rocket launch from Cape Canaveral spotted on Cape Cod »

FALMOUTH – The early morning launch of a SpaceX rocket from Cape Canaveral was clearly visible on Cape Cod. Video by David Curran/Satellite News Service/CWN The post SpaceX rocket launch from Cape Canaveral spotted on Cape Cod appeared first on CapeCod.com.

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CHARGES FILED IN ROADSIDE BOAT TRAILER CRASH THAT KILLED 14-YEAR-OLD »

YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS – [YPD MEDIA STATEMENT] – The operator of the vehicle that struck a boat trailer August 30th, leaving a teen dead and others seriously injured has been charged criminally. Following an investigation by Yarmouth Police Detectives, Peter Richmond, 81, of Yarmouth Port, is…

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9/11 remembrance ceremonies slated across the Cape »

9/11 remembrance ceremonies will held by public safety agencies across the Cape on September 11th. CWN will post updates as we receive them: WELLFLEET – The Wellfleet Fire Department will hold a brief ceremony on September 11th in remembrance of the victims killed on September 11th, 2001. The ceremony…

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Breaking: Charges filed in roadside boat trailer crash that killed teen »

YARMOUTH – Yarmouth Police report that the operator of the vehicle that struck a boat trailer August 30th, leaving a teen dead and others seriously injured has been charged criminally. Following an investigation by Yarmouth Police Detectives, Peter Richmond, 81, of Yarmouth Port, is charged with…

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Man rescued after getting stuck in marsh in Sagamore Beach »

SAGAMORE BEACH – From Bourne Police: At approximately 1:27 PM Monday, Bourne Police and Bourne Fire/Rescue were dispatched to a marsh off Vineyard Cir. for a report of a person on foot stuck in the marsh. Officers and paramedics located a 41-year-old male in thick brush, in an area not typically…

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Section of Route 28 in Mashpee closed after car vs bicycle crash »

MASHPEE – A car and bicycle reportedly collided in Mashpee just after 2:30 PM Monday. The crash happened on Falmouth Road (Route 28) At Old Cemetery Road. The cyclist was transported to Falmouth Hospital with unknown injuries. Route 28 in the area was closed while the scene was worked. Mashpee…

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Route 6A in Dennis to close for several months for culvert work »

DENNIS – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing it will be closing Route 6A (Main Street) from Scargo Hill Road to Sesuit Neck Road in Dennis for several months, beginning on Wednesday, September 4, at 7:00 a.m. The roadway closure is scheduled to be in place until…

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Developing: Three people rescued after boat sinks off Provincetown »

PROVINCETOWN – Three people were rescued after their vessel reportedly sank on Stellwagon Bank off of Provincetown Monday morning. The survivors were brought into the U.S. Coast Guard Station in Provincetown to be evaluated by EMTs. They were reported to be conscious and alert. Further details…

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VAN STRIKES WAREHAM HOUSE, CATCHES FIRE… »

      WAREHAM, MASSACHUSETTS –  Last evening – Sunday, 9/8/2024 – at around 6:28 p.m., Wareham Firefighters responded to 164 Marion Road for a report of a van striking and damaging a house, according to a WFD media statement. The van had also reportedly caught fire. Firefighters…

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