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Man injured in fall from ladder in Dennis »

DENNIS – A man was injured after reportedly falling off a ladder in Dennis. It happened at a residence on Acorn Road about 11:15 AM Monday. A MedFlight helicopter was not available due to weather so the victim was transported by ambulance to Cape Cod Hospital. Further details were not immediately…

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Brewster Fire to swear in new Chief of Department Kevan Varley on Tuesday »

BREWSTER – The Town of Brewster will be swearing in their new Fire Chief Kevin Varley on Tuesday October 15th 8:30 AM at Fire Headquarters 1671 Main Street. All are invited to attend and wish him the best of luck in his new position! Swearing In Ceremony for Brewster Fire Chief Kevin Varley Tuesday…

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Man falls off dock in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – A man reportedly fell overboard off a dock in Hyannis. The incident happened about 7 PM Sunday near the Harbormaster’s office and Hy-Line ferry terminal. Bystanders had helped the man out of the water when first responders arrived. The victim was evaluated for hypothermia. Further…

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Fire breaks out in house in Sandwich »

SANDWICH – Fire broke out in a house in Sandwich shortly after 3:30 PM Sunday. Firefighters were called to Route 130 just south of Snake Pond Road to find smoke coming from the building. Crews were able to quickly douse the flames. All occupants were able to get out of the structure and no injuries…

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Trailer overturns on Route 25 east near Bourne town line »

BOURNE – A trailer over turned on Route 25 eastbound about a mile before the Bourne Bridge shortly before 3:30 PM Sunday. The vehicle towing it stayed on its wheels. No serious injuries were reported. Traffic was delayed in the area due to a large amount of debris in the roadway. The post Trailer…

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KITEBOARDER DIES, TWO POLICE OFFICERS HURT WHILE SWIMMING TO HELP… »

EPD PRESS RELEASE: On Saturday, October 12, 2024, at approximately 9:45am, the Eastham Police and Fire Departments responded to First Encounter Beach for a report of an unconscious individual with CPR in progress by bystanders.  On arrival and due to the location of the individual, Eastham Police…

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Firefighters respond to Dunkin’ in Wellfleet after reports of smoke in building »

WELLFLEET – Firefighters responded to a report of smoke in the Dunkin’ at 2393 State Highway (Route 6) about 11:30 AM Sunday. The building was evacuated while crews searched for the source of the smoke. No injuries were reported. An electrical inspector was called to the scene. The post Firefighters…

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“Crash test pumpkins…”  [HN photos] »

Top HN photo: A passenger who survived a collision on Route 28 at the intersection of Five Corners Road, removes two unharmed pumpkins from the wreckage.  The young lady and her friends (who also escaped the crash unharmed) were on their way home to carve a number of winter squash into seasonal decorations.…

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Sunday photo essay: Yarmouth Seaside Festival »

All photos by Jane Sheehy Emplit/CWN The post Sunday photo essay: Yarmouth Seaside Festival appeared first on CapeCod.com.

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Centerville crash leaves vehicle on its roof »

CENTERVILLE – A two-vehicle crash left one car on its roof in Centerville. The collision happened just before 5 PM on Falmouth Road (Route 28) at Five Corners Road. At least two people were evaluated for injuries. Barnstable Police are investigating the crash which tied up traffic while the scene…

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