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Dennis Police investigating fiery crash »

DENNIS – Dennis Police are investigating after a vehicle crashed into the woods and burst into flames. The crash happened about 11:15 PM Saturday on Airline Road between Setucket Road and Old Chatham Road. Police were able to get an occupant of the car to safety. Further details were not immediately…

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Chimney fire spreads to wall of house in Bourne »

BOURNE – A chimney fire spread into the wall of a home in Bourne Friday evening. Firefighters rushed to the Russell Road location sometime after 8:30 PM Friday and were able to open up the wall and knock down the flames. No injuries were reported. Further details were not immediately available.…

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Sandwich Fire responds to Jan Sebastian Way for reported Fire in a commercial building »

SANDWICH – Firefighters were called to a commercial structure on Jan Sebastian Way about 8:30 AM Saturday. Smoke was reported in the structure. Occupants evacuated safely and no injuries were reported. Further details were not immediately available. The post Sandwich Fire responds to Jan Sebastian…

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Two injured, traffic stalled after crash on Route 6 in Harwich »

HARWICH – A two-vehicle collision on Route 6 in Harwich sent two people to Cape Cod Hospital and stalled traffic. The crash happened on the “alley” section between Routes 124 and 134 about 8 AM Saturday. Traffic was stopped in both directions until the vehicles could be removed. Heavy…

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***  WATCH ***  MYSTERIOUS “DRONE” SIGHTINGS OVER CAPE COD »

CAPE COD, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN NOTES] – For the past week while major news organizations have been focused on mysterious drone sightings over New Jersey and New York, HN has also been receiving reports, photos, and cellphone videos of large drones hovering over Nantucket Sound, just offshore and near…

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Oak Bluffs officers lauded for actions after car hits utility pole and rolls over into lake »

OAK BLUFFS – From Oak Bluffs Police: At approximately 11:45 PM on 12-12-24, an OBPD officer who was parked in the area of Our Market heard a loud noise consistent with what he believed to be a motor vehicle crash. The officer drove to the area and observed a broken telephone pole and a vehicle…

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Harwich Police investigating unmanned drone activity in town »

HARWICH – From Harwich Police Chief Kevin Considine: On Thursday December 12th, a resident of Harwich called to report unknown drone activity over her house. The residence reported going outside around 9 PM where she observed 10-15 drones. The residence could hear the drones but stated they were…

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Dump truck rolls over in Harwich »

HARWICH – A dump truck overturned in Harwich shortly after noon Friday. The crash happened at Depot Street and Squantum Path. The driver was not injured and firefighters mitigated a small fluid spill. Harwich Police are investigating the incident. Traffic delays were possible in the area. The post…

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Taunton man indicted in Barnstable Superior Court for sexual assault of a juvenile »

BARNSTABLE – From Yarmouth Police: A Grand Jury indicted Shane Barrett, 31, of Taunton on December 11th for his role relating to the alleged sexual assaults involving two juveniles and one adult victim. The assaults occurred between October 2018- 2020 in Yarmouth. A Barnstable Grand Jury returned…

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Another vehicle rolls over on Route 25 »

PLYMOUTH – A vehicle rolled over on Route 25 eastbound in the median about a mile before the Bourne Bridge around 6:30 AM. The driver escaped serious injury. Mass State Police are investigating the crash which occurred near the scene of another rollover about midnight. The post Another vehicle…

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