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Two people evaluated after crash in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – Two vehicles collided in Hyannis around 7:45 PM Friday. The crash happened at the intersection of South Street and High School Road. Two people were evaluated by EMTs. Both vehicles had to be towed from the scene. The cause of the crash is under investigation by Barnstable Police. The…

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Man rescued from Provincetown breakwater thanks rescuers »

PROVINCETOWN – Its not too often we get a follow up on a story that we cover, this is good news! Back on August 27th, CWN reported “Provincetown fire crews were called to a rescue at the West End Breakwater around noon Tuesday. According to reports, a man fell on the popular walking route…

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19-year-old Hyannis Man arrested for another string of car breaks »

HYANNIS – From Barnstable Police: On September 19, 2024 19-year-old Jakari SYLVIA of Hyannis was arrested and charged with breaking into and attempting to break into 21 motor vehicles in the Hyannis area. These crimes all occurred while Sylvia was out on personal recognizance after being charged…

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Provincetown Firefighters douse chimney fire »

PROVINCETOWN – Provincetown Firefighters responded to a chimney fire shortly after 5 PM Friday. Crews were called to 18 Brewster Street to find smoke in the building. The fire was extinguished and smoke ventilated from the house. No injuries were reported. The post Provincetown Firefighters douse…

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IFAW: UNPRECEDENTED CAPE BOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN STRANDINGS »

        BREWSTER, MASSACHUSETTS – [IFAW MEDIA STATEMENT] — On Monday, a leading Cape Cod-based marine mammal rescue team responded to a large-scale stranding of bottlenose dolphins along the shores of Brewster, MA. Efforts to save 11 dolphins continued Tuesday morning. A total…

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Driver extricated after car strikes tree in Mashpee »

MASHPEE – Firefighters used the Jaws of Life to free a driver after a car struck a tree in Mashpee. The crash happened about 1:15 PM on Sampson’s Mill Road at Clayton Circle. Once freed, the victim was transported to St. Luke’s Hospital trauma center in New Bedford. Mashpee Police are…

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High Surf Advisory, Coastal Flood Watch for Friday »

Coastal Flood Watch Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 322 PM EDT Thu Sep 19 2024 …HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EDT FRIDAY… …COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON… * WHAT…For…

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Falling tree limbs blamed for scattered power outages »

MASHPEE – Gusty winds led to falling tree limbs which caused scattered power outages across the Cape. The largest outage was in Mashpee where 263 Eversource customers were without power. Several other isolated outages were reported. The post Falling tree limbs blamed for scattered power outages…

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FEDS: BOSTON MAN WHO PLEADED GUILTY TO SEX TRAFFICKING PARTICULARLY PREYED ON VUNERABLE CAPE COD WOMEN… »

* Defendant maintained a tent at Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard which he used as hub to traffic women for commercial sex and distribute drugs BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – [DOJ MEDIA STATEMENT/NO BOOKING PHOTO PROVIDED] – A Boston man pleaded guilty today to sex trafficking…

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Traffic crash before Sagamore Bridge causes traffic delays »

BOUNRE – A traffic crash on Route 6 before the Sagamore Bridge caused delays for the afternoon commute. The crash was reported about 5:30 PM drawing a response from Mass State Police and Bourne Fire who evaluated victims for injuries. Further details were not immediately avaialble. The post Traffic…

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