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Tree fall sacross roadway bringing down power lines in Mashpee »

MASHPEE – A tree came down across Great Oak Road in Mashpee shortly before 4:30 PM. The incident happened in the area of Walton Heath Way. Several sections of primary power lines were brought down and Eversource reported over 1,000 customers without power. Great Oak Road was closed and was expected…

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Vehicle narrowly misses house after traffic crash in Oak Bluffs »

OAK BLUFFS – About 2:00 PM Saturday, Oak Bluffs Police and Oak Bluffs Fire-EMS Department responded to the intersection of Circuit Avenue and Masonic Avenue for a two vehicle motor vehicle crash with airbags deployed. There were no reported injuries, and one vehicle nearly struck a house. At the…

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At least two people taken to hospital after crash on Route 132 in Barnstable »

BARNSTABLE – At least two people were transported to Cape Cod Hospital after a crash in Barnstable. The collision happened just after 1 PM Saturday on Iyannough Road (Route 132) at Shootflying Hill Road. An ambulance from Hyannis also responded to the scene. Traffic was tied up in the area. Barnstable…

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: Amiya Albert (NJ) »

Amiya Albert, Age Now: 14, Missing: 03/07/2025. Missing From BLACKWOOD, NJ. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Gloucester Township Police Department (New Jersey) 1-856-228-4500.

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DEA, ICE arrest illegal immigrant in Dennis »

DENNIS – From DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) New England Division: Agents in Massachusetts and our law enforcement partners at ICE Boston just arrested an illegal immigrant in Dennis, Massachusetts. The target has been previously charged with rape of a child and assault and battery with a deadly…

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Harwich firefighters respond to gasoline spill »

HARWICH – Harwich firefighters were called to a gasoline spill shortly after 10 PM Friday. A vehicle reportedly lost its fuel tank spilling gas on Route 137 between Route 6 and Spruce Road. Crews put sand and absorbent material down and later called for a street sweeper to clean up the roadway.…

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SHELTER FROM THE STORM… [HN PHOTO] »

HN PHOTO NOTES: Early Thursday morning, as gusty rains pelted downtown Hyannis streets, and amid a busy investigation where a homeless man reported being robbed just several blocks away (CLICK HERE for HN coverage), a number of homeless individuals tried desperately to get some sleep while taking cover…

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No serious injuries reported after vehicle rolls on its roof in median on Route 6 in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – No serious injuries were reported after a vehicle went out of control and rolled on its roof. The crash happened in the median of Route 6 eastbound before the Willow Street exit. Mass State Police are investigating the crash which caused minor delays in the area. The post No serious…

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High winds maybe to blame for broken utility pole in Barnstable that caused power outage »

BARNSTABLE – High winds may be to blame for snapping a utility pole in Barnstable. The pole on Independence Drive near Breeds Hill Road was found broken around 5:45 AM Friday. Eversource crews were working to make repairs and restore service to 278 customers affected. According to the utilities…

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