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Swimmer escapes serious injury after being struck by boat in Long Pond in Harwich »

HARWICH – A swimmer was lucky to have apparently escaped serious injury after reportedly being struck by a boat. It happened in Harwich about 3 PM Wednesday on Long Pond off Sequantom Road. The victim was transported to Cape Cod Hospital for evaluation. The incident is under investigation by Harwich…

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Two people rescued after boat grounds off Sandwich Boardwalk »

SANDWICH – Firefighters rescued two people after their boat ran aground off the Sandwich Board around 1:45 PM Wednesday. No injuries were reported. A salvage company was working to free the 30-foot vessel. The post Two people rescued after boat grounds off Sandwich Boardwalk appeared first on CapeCod.com.

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Two people accused of breaking into Wareham school, stealing laptop »

WAREHAM – Wareham Police report that on August 6, 2024, in the early morning hours officers responded to an alarm to the Wareham Middle School for an alarm activation. Officers discovered a broken window while checking the school. After reviewing security footage officers observed two (2) individuals,…

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Man dies after being pulled from surf on Nantucket »

NANTUCKET – A man was pulled from the surf at Miacomet Beach in Nantucket around 4 PM Monday afternoon. The elderly man was rescued by pulled out by lifeguards and administered CPR. He was transported to Nantucket Cottage Hospital where he was pronounced dead. An autopsy will be performed to determine…

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Four-vehicle crash slows traffic on Route 6 in Harwich »

HARWICH – A four-vehicle crash was reported on Route 6 shortly before 10:30 AM Wednesday. The collision happened westbound between Route 137 & Route 124. Several people were evaluated but no serious injuries were reported. Mass State Police are investigating the crash which caused traffic backups…

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Vessel safety checks to be held at various locations in the Town of Barnstable on Friday, August 9th , 2024 »

BARNSTABLE – On Friday, August 9th, 2024 the Town of Barnstable Harbormaster Division and United States Coast Guard Auxiliary (Flotilla Cape Cod Canal) will be doing a vessel safety checks at Blish Point Boat Ramp, Barnstable Harbor. Location and times:                                     Blish…

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Box truck, van collide on Route 6 in Sandwich »

SANDWICH – A box truck an a van collided in Sandwich around 4 PM Tuesday. The crash happened on Route 6 westbound west of Route 130 (Exit 59). No serious injuries were reported but traffic was delayed in the area until the vehicles were towed. Mass State Police are investigating the crash. The…

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Debris from Vineyard Wind starts washing up in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – The Town of Falmouth has observed what is believed to be wind turbine debris in the water and on the beaches of Black Beach, Chapoquoit Beach, Woodneck Beach, and Old Silver Beach. The Town is actively monitoring the situation and taking action to remove debris that washes ashore, protect…

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Yarmouth Police postpone National Night Out »

YARMOUTH – Yarmouth Police report that National Night Out has been postponed The festivities scheduled for tonight have been postponed due to the weather. Make-up date TBD in the Fall. We hope to see you there! Until then, STAY DRY! The post Yarmouth Police postpone National Night Out appeared…

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Two injured in head-on crash in Mashpee »

MASHPEE – Two people were injured in a reported head-on crash in Mashpee, The collision happened on Nathan Ellis Highway (Route 151) at Old Barnstable Road. Both victims were transported to a hospital. Mashpee Police are investigating the crash which tied up traffic in the area until the scene…

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