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Driver assisted after vehicle stalls in deep puddle in Sandwich »

SANDWICH – Sandwich firefighters assisted a driver after their vehicle stalled in a deep puddle in Sandwich. The incident happened about 12:45 PM Monday on Kiah’s Way at Courtland Dr. The driver was not injured. Further details were not immediately available. The post Driver assisted after…

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Falmouth Police investigate widespread vandalism, ask for community assistance »

FALMOUTH – In the early morning hours of January 20, 2025, a Falmouth Department of Public Works employee sanding roads following overnight snowfall reported significant property damage in the area of Crooked Meadow Road. Officers responded to the scene at approximately 2:28 a.m. and discovered…

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: Haylee Smith (FL) »

Haylee Smith, Age Now: 12, Missing: 01/19/2025. Missing From PACE, FL. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office (Florida) 1-850-983-1100.

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Semi truck snags wires toppling pole and knocking out power in Sandwich »

SANDWICH – A tractor-trailer truck snagged wires on Route 6A near Sandy Neck Road in Sandwich around 9:45 AM Monday. The impact reportedly snapped a utility pole and knocked out power to 457 Eversource customers. The truck driver was not injured. Route 6A was closed in the area and motorists were…

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***  ALERT ***  OVER 60 BIRDS FOUND DECEASED IN PLYMOUTH… OTHERS ILL, EUTHANIZED… SUSPECTED BIRD FLU… KEEP PETS LEASHED… REPORT, DO NOT HANDLE »

CAPE WILDLIFE CENTER MEDIA STATEMENT: Today we were on scene with Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife , Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, Town of Plymouth, MA, and [] Clean Harbors responding to a suspected outbreak of avian influenza on the Billington Sea. Over 60…

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Harwich crash leaves utility pole down »

HARWICH – A traffic crash left a utility pole down in Harwich. The collision happened about 11 PM on Route 28 near Lothrop Road. No serious injuries were reported. Slippery road may have been a factor in the crash. Further details were not immediately available. The post Harwich crash leaves utility…

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Firefighters use the Jaws of Life to free crash victim in Brewster »

BREWSTER – Firefighters used the Jaws of Life to free a victim after a car vs tree crash in Brewster. The collision happened on Millstone Road at Baron’s Way. Once freed, the victim was transported to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. Brewster Police are investigating if poor weather…

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Developing: Search underway for missing tribal member in Mashpee »

MASHPEE – Thre is an active search for missing person in Mashpee. Mashpee FD, Joint Base Cape Cod and the Barnstable County Tech Rescue Team have been activated for the search in the area of Orchard Road. Missing is Tribal Member Errol Hicks who was last seen wearing a black and white checkered…

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Barnstable Police warn of black ice throughout the town »

HYANNIS – Barnstable Police are asking motorists to to use caution when traveling this morning as there have been multiple reports from every village of black ice causing hazardous road conditions. BPD is working with the Town of Barnstable DPW to address the issue. Please take it slow and have…

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***  WATCH ***  DRIVER LEAVES “BEAMER” WEDGED BETWEEN SPLINTERED GUARDRAIL BEAMS… [HN VIDEO REPORT] »

“Never write if you can speak; never speak if you can nod; never nod if you can wink.” ~ Martin Lomasney, Mass. State Senator and Boston ward boss (late 1800s/early 1900s)   HN NOTES & MULLINGS ON THE MATTER: The following is an “HN Video Report.” If you watch and listen carefully,…

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