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Car crashes into tree in Bourne »

BOURNE – A vehicle crashed into a tree on Route 28 in Bourne around 5:45 PM Sunday. The crash happened on the MacArthur Blvd. section of Route 28 between the State Police and Otis Rotaries. The driver was extricated and transported to a hospital with unknown injuries. The cause of the crash is…

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Lifeguards rescue person from rip current at Nauset Beach in Orleans »

ORLEANS – Two people on boogie boards reportedly got caught in a rip current at Nauset Beach about 10:30 AM Sunday. One of them was able to make it to shore on their own. Lifeguards from Orleans and Chatham were able to reach the second victim and bring them into shore. Both were evaluated by […]…

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Officials investigate stabbing at Plymouth Walmart Saturday evening »

PLYMOUTH – From Plymouth Police: The Plymouth Police responded to a disturbance that resulted in a stabbing last night at the Walmart in Colony Place. The victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities are investigating to identify the person involved.…

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***  WATCH ***  13-YEAR-OLD ARRESTED FOR ALLEGED FIREARM ASSAULT… PLUS HN COVERAGE OF OTHER RECENT CRIMES »

HN VIDEO NOTES: The past few days have been eventful in Hyannis, with multiple incidents keeping police busy. Last night, chaos erupted when Barnstable Police responded to a report of an assault involving a masked individual brandishing what appeared to be a firearm. The suspect, a 13-year-old male (see…

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Sunday photo essay: Hyannis Harbor »

All photos by Jane Sheehy Emplit/CWN The post Sunday photo essay: Hyannis Harbor appeared first on CapeCod.com.

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One person injured in car vs pole crash in Dennis »

DENNIS – A car vs pole crash sent one person to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. The collision happened about 6:50 PM Saturday on Route 28 near Cove Road. Dennis Police are investigating the crash which caused traffic delays in the area. Eversource was called to check the pole. Further…

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Vessel loses power while transiting Cape Cod Canal »

BOURNE – A vessel reportedly lost power and began drifting in the Cape Cod Canal about 1 PM Saturday. The Army Corp of Engineers and a local harbormaster were able to reach the 90 foot vessel near the train bridge and safely tow it to port. No injuries were reported. Photos via Massachusetts Maritime…

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Breaking: Bus catches fire on Ocean View Drive in Wellfleet »

WELLFLEET – A vehicle described as a tourist bus caught fire in Wellfleet shortly after noon Saturday. Firefighters responded to Ocean View Drive near White Crest Beach. Flames were pouring from the vehicle when crews arrived. The road was closed in the area. An adjacent house was evacuated as…

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Car goes over retaining wall at Chatham Transfer Station »

CHATHAM – A car reportedly went over a retaining wall falling about 10 feet at the Chatham Transfer Station on Sam Ryder Road about 10:30 AM Saturday. The driver was treated at the scene and declined to go to the hospital. A wrecker was called to extricate the vehicle. Chatham Police are investigating…

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Falmouth Police seek alleged shoplifting suspects »

FALMOUTH – From Falmouth Police: Falmouth Police are looking to identify these individuals regarding an shoplifting from CVS. If you have any information to help identify them please contact Officer Lowe at 774-255-4527 The post Falmouth Police seek alleged shoplifting suspects appeared first on…

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