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Box truck ends up in woods after disengaging from tow truck in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – Authorities are investigating after a box truck reportedly disengaged from a wrecker towing it. The incident happened about 6 PM on Independence Drive near Iyannough Road (Route 132). No injuries were reported but traffic was delayed in the area. Photos by John P. Carroll/CWN The post…

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Local Firefighters Graduate from Firefighting Academy »

STOW, MA – State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and Massachusetts Firefighting Academy leadership today announced the graduation of 34 firefighters from the 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program. “Massachusetts firefighters are on the frontlines protecting their communities every day,…

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Missing: Sevyn Sawyer (OH) »

Sevyn Sawyer, Age Now: 7, Missing: 03/28/2024. Missing From CINCINNATI, OH. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Cincinnati Police Department (Ohio)  1-513-765-1212.

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Missing: Giovanni Sawyer (OH) »

Giovanni Sawyer, Age Now: 12, Missing: 03/28/2024. Missing From CINCINNATI, OH. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Cincinnati Police Department (Ohio)  1-513-765-1212.

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Large truck jackknifes and rolls over in Marstons Mills »

MARSTONS MILLS – A dump truck with a trailer reportedly jackknifed and overturned in Marstons Mills. It happened about 8:20 AM on Falmouth Road (Route 28) at Cotuit Road (Route 130). No injuries were reported. Heavy traffic delays were expected in the area and motorists were urged to seek alternate…

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Fire causes extensive damage to fishing vessel in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – A fishing boat suffered extensive damage after fire broke out Friday morning. The call at Baxter’s Boat House was reported about 6:45 AM. Heavy flames were showing from the F/V Jenna Lee which was moored at the dock. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.…

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Barnstable Police seek hit & run vehicle »

HYANNIS – From Barnstable Police: Check out this nice bright red Subaru Crosstrek!Unfortunately it was involved in a hit and run accident on March 26, 2024 at 3:41pm on Rt. 28 in Hyannis. We know your car has some damge to the front right passenger side and can recomend several local body shops…

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Multi-agency investigation leads to arrest of two males on drug and ammunition charges »

MARTHA’S VINEYARD – From Oak Bluffs Police: Over the past several months, members of the Martha’s Vineyard Drug Task Force and DEA Cape Cod Task Force began an investigation into Joao Victor Da Silva Soares, 20, of Everett, MA (left), and Gustavo Augusto Mroczkoski, 27, of the Ocean…

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Car winds up in marsh in Eastham »

EASTHAM – A car wound up in a marsh in Eastham. The incident happened off Smith Lane shortly after 3 PM Thursday. Firefighters had to rescue the driver who was uninjured from the mud and shallow water. A wrecker was called to remove the vehicle from its predicament. Eastham Police are investigating…

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Box truck gets snarled in power line in Dennis »

DENNIS – A box truck reportedly became snarled in a power line in Dennis shortly before 12:30 PM Thursday. The incident happened on Setucket Road just east of Mayfair Road near the Yarmouth town line. The driver had to stay in the cab until Eversource could cut power to the line. Traffic was detoured…

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