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Two people evaluated after traffic crash on Bourne Bridge »

BOURNE – A two-vehicle crash temporarily closed the Bourne Bridge. The collision happened sometime after 12:30 AM. Two people were evaluated by EMTs. Mass State Police are investigating the cause of the crash. Further details were not immediately available. The post Two people evaluated after traffic…

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Canceled: Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Provincetown, Truro »

Update: Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 1244 AM EDT Thu Jun 27 2024 …THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN BARNSTABLE COUNTY IS CANCELLED… The storm which prompted the warning has moved east of Cape Cod. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.…

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Driver trapped after rollover crash in Bourne »

BOURNE – Firefighters had to extricate a driver after a vehicle rolled over into the woods in Bourne. The crash happened on MacArthur Boulevard (Route 28) near Clay Pond Road sometime before 11:30 PM  Wednesday. The victim was evaluated at the scene by EMTs. The post Driver trapped after rollover…

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Continuing coverage: Leadership Changes coming in the Provincetown Fire Department »

PROVINCETOWN – Posted by Provincetown Town Manager Alex Morse on the town website: As we move forward, I want to provide transparent information about the incoming leadership of our fire department during this important transition period. I am proud to announce that former Deputy Chief Jimmy Roderick…

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Truck crashes into utility pole in Centerville »

CENTERVILLE – A truck reportedly struck a utility pole in Centerville shortly after 8:30 Wednesday. The collision happened on Craigville Beach Road in the area of Short Beach Road. The driver was transported to Cape Cod Hospital with injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening. The pole…

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Eastham firefighters battle brush fire »

EASTHAM – Firefighters were called to a brush fire in Eastham shortly after 8 PM Wednesday. The fire was reported in a large pile of brush at Brewster Sand and Gravel at 2780 Nauset Road. A Wellfleet engine responded to assist in dousing the flames. No injuries were reported. Further details were…

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Breaking: Barnstable Police investigating reported stabbing at traffic crash scene »

HYANNIS – Barnstable Police and Hyannis Fire responded to a traffic crash on Falmouth Road (Route 28) at Walton Avenue shortly after 7 PM Wednesday. While enroute police received a report of a person stabbed at the same location. A victim was rushed by ambulance to Cape Cod Hospital with a reported…

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: Dy’Annah Ali (FL) »

Dy’Annah Ali, Age Now: 15, Missing: 06/22/2024. Missing From Clearwater, FL. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Largo Police Department (Florida)  1-727-587-6730.

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Fugitive from NH with local ties arrested after traffic crash on Cape Cod »

MASHPEE – The New Hampshire Department of Corrections announces the arrest of former Fugitive of the Week, Cyril John Pocknett. Pocknett, 49, was wanted on parole violation stemming from an underlying conviction of Robbery (NH RSA 636:1). Pocknett was featured as the Department’s Fugitive of…

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HN PHOTO: Say hello to my little friend! »

NOTE: HN will be on limited, sporadic hours this week.  Please stay safe out there and have a splendiferous remainder of the June!  Thank you for reading HN… and thank you for all your support!  P.S. – Today’s Hytown Vignette is a brought to you by Julie London…  [CLICK…

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