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Fire destroys chicken coop in Sandwich »

SANDWICH – Fire destroyed a chicken coop in Sandwich late Wednesday evening. Sandwich firefighters responded to the scene on John Ewer Road and doused the flames. The status of the chickens was not immediately known. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The post Fire destroys chicken coop…

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Truro Ambulance T-Boned in Hyannis Construction Mess: Patient Transfer Ensures Completed Hospital Run [HN Photos] »

                  HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS — Chaos erupted at a notoriously unfinished intersection Wednesday evening when a Truro Fire Department ambulance was T-boned by a sedan, forcing a handoff of patient care to keep a “priority 2” transport on track.…

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No serious injuries reported after car, ambulance collide in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – A Truro Fire ambulance and a car collided in Hyannis shortly after 7:30 PM Wednesday. The crash happened at the intersection of Iyannough Road (Route 28) and Yarmouth Road. A Hyannis ambulance completed the transport of the Truro patient to Cape Cod Hospital. At least one person in the…

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Yarmouth firefighters able to save house after vehicle goes up in flames in driveway »

YARMOUTH – Quick work by Yarmouth firefighters saved a house after a vehicle burst into flames in the driveway. Crews responded to Helmsford Driver shortly before 5 PM and knocked down the flames. The garage was checked for any fire damage and smoke was ventilated from the second floor of the house.…

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Heavy damage but no injuries after traffic crash in Brewster »

BREWSTER – Two vehicles collided early Wednesday afternoon at the intersection of Main Street (Route 6A) and Underpass Road in Brewster. Despite heavy damage, no serious injuries were reported. Brewster Police are investigating the cause of the crash. The post Heavy damage but no injuries after…

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: Genesis Reid (AL) »

Genesis Reid, Age Now: 2, Missing: 02/16/2026. Missing From ENTERPRISE, AL. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Enterprise Police Department (Alabama) 1-334-347-2222.

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Black ice likely culprit in series of crashes during morning commute »

Black ice was a likely culprit in a serious of traffic crashes during the morning commute on Cape Cod: MARSTONS MILLS – Shortly after 7:30 AM, a vehicle struck a utility pole on Cotuit Road (Route 149) at Alpine Way. A short time later a vehicle rolled over on Race Lane near Crocker Road. SANDWICH…

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Driver Flees After Flipping Car in Centerville Intersection [HN Photos] »

    CENTERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS — A driver fled the scene after overturning their vehicle in the middle of the Route 28 and Strawberry Hill Road intersection around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Barnstable Police and Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills firefighters arrived to find the car unoccupied.…

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Brazilian National living in Yarmouth sentenced for selling firearms without a license »

BOSTON, MA – From U.S. Attorney’s Office Boston: A Brazilian national unlawfully living in Yarmouth was sentenced today for conspiracy and engaging in the business of to sell firearms without a license. Lucas Nascimento-Silva, 28, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Angel Kelley to time…

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Brazilian Illegal Alien Sentenced in Yarmouth Gun Trafficking Scheme Tied to Transnational Gangs »

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – March 3, 2026 – A Brazilian national illegally residing in Yarmouth, Massachusetts, has been sentenced to “time served” after pleading guilty to federal firearms charges, marking a key development in a sweeping investigation that uncovered ties to a notorious Brazilian…

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