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Coast Guard launches formal investigation into sinking of F/V Lily Jean »

BOSTON, MA – From U.S. Coast Guard Northeast District: Rear Adm. Michael Platt, commander of the Northeast District, has launched a district-level formal investigation concerning the sinking of the commercial fishing vessel LILY JEAN (O.N. 580932) and subsequent loss…

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Breaking: No injuries after fire truck hits utility pole in Provincetown »

PROVINCETOWN – A Provincetown Fire Engine reportedly collided with a utility pole about 11 AM Monday. The crash happened on Harry Kemp Way by Outer Cape Health Services. No injuries were reported. According to radio traffic, the engine was returning from a medical emergency when the crash occurred.…

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Traffic crash injures 1, closes lanes of Route 6 in Eastham »

EASTHAM – A traffic crash sent one person to Cape Cod Hospital and forced traffic detours. The collision happened on State Highway (Route 6) between Massasoit Road and Old County Road shortly before 9 AM Monday. Eastham Police are investigating the cause of the crash. The post Traffic crash injures…

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Pedestrian struck and critically injured in Wareham »

WAREHAM – A pedestrian was reportedly struck by a car in Wareham about 8:45 PM Sunday evening. The incident happened on Cranberry Highway (Route 28) west of Glen Charlie Road. The victim reportedly suffered potentially life-threatening injuries. The highway was closed while crash reconstruction…

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Photo essay: Frozen in Time…Cape Cod in the deep freeze »

The storm that buried parts of the Mid-Atlantic with a foot of snow was, aside from a gusty breeze, pretty much a miss for the Cape. The peninsula remains locked in a deep freeze that shows no sign of abating anytime soon. Our intrepid photographer was out catching some of the frozen scenes: The post…

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Brewster Fire rescues two people in distress on a trail near Wings Neck Beach »

BREWSTER – Two people and a dog were rescued by Brewster firefighters after running into distress on a trail near Wings Neck Beach. Crews put the people in survival suits to get through the ice to safety. They were evaluated for possible hypothermia. The post Brewster Fire rescues two people in…

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Two people taken to hospital after three-vehicle crash in Mashpee »

MASHPEE – Two people were transported to Cape Cod Hospital after a three-vehicle crash in Mashpee about 10 PM Saturday. The collision happened on Falmouth Road (Route 28) at Orchard Road. Route 28 was closed in the area while the scene was worked. The cause of the crash is under investigation by…

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Breaking: Bourne Bridge closed after double rollover crash »

BOURNE – The Bourne Bridge was closed about 7:45 PM Saturday after a reported head-on crash that caused both vehicles to overturn. Firefighters had to extricate at one person from the wreckage. The injuries did not appear to be life-threatening. From Bourne Police: The Bourne Bridge is currently…

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Coast Guard conducting large search after EPIRB alert leads to discovery of a body, debris field »

GLOUCESTER – From U.S. Coast Guard: The U.S. Coast Guard Northeast District is conducting a search and rescue response following an emergency position-indicating radio beacon (EPIRB) activation from a fishing vessel 25 miles off the coast of Cape Ann, Friday morning. At approximately 6:50 AM, Coast…

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Falmouth Police detective retires after 27 years »

FALMOUTH – From Falmouth Police: Today was truly the end of an era. Detective Ronald Carpenter officially retired from the Falmouth Police Department after 27 years of dedicated service. Prior to his highly successful and storied career in Falmouth, Ron proudly served in the United States Army…

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