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Three vehicle crash injures two, closes Route 28 in Marstons Mills Friday evening »

MARSTONS MILLS – A three vehicle collision sent two people to the hospital and closed Route 28 for a time. The crash happened about 10 PM Friday on Falmouth Road (Route 28) at Cotuit Road (Route 149). Route 28 was closed between Route 149 and South County Road. The cause of the crash is under […]

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Jaguar Convertible Leaves Route 6A, Crashes in Barnstable Front Yard; Driver Taken to CCH »

            BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS — A Jaguar convertible left the roadway around 1 p.m. Friday and slammed into a fence and a tree before coming to rest in the front yard at 3655 Route 6A. The male driver, the vehicle’s sole occupant, was taken to Cape Cod Hospital.…

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‘She’s Speaking’: Lifeguards, First Responders Revive 81-Year-Old Woman Pulled From Water in Hyannis Port [HN Video] »

HYANNIS PORT, MASSACHUSETTS — Shortly after 4 p.m. Friday, lifeguards pulled an 81-year-old woman from the water onto the beach at West Beach Club, 9 Dale Ave. Hyannis firefighters and Barnstable police rushed to the scene as CPR was already underway. The first rescue personnel on scene confirmed they…

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Hyannis rescuers respond to drowning »

HYANNIS – Hyannis rescuers rushed to the area of the West Beach Club on Dale Avenue in Hyannis sometime after 4 PM Friday after reports of a person drowning. According to reports, the victim was pulled from the water by lifeguards who administered CPR. The victim was rushed to Cape Cod Hospital.…

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Walker injured in fall on West End Breakwater in Provincetown »

PROVINCETOWN – A walker was injured in a fall on the West End Breakwater in Provincetown shortly before 2 PM Friday. Rescuers responded and extricated the victim who was transported to Cape Cod Hospital with a possible head injury. Further details were not immediately available.

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Two people taken to hospital after traffic crash in Harwich »

HARWICH – Two people were transported to Cape Cod Hospital after a traffic crash in Harwich. The collision involving two vehicles happened at Route 124 & Queen Anne Road shortly after noon. About a half hour later, two vehicles collided at Pleasant Bay Road and Route 39. Two people were evaluated…

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One person injured in deck collapse in Sandwich »

SANDWICH – One person was injured when a deck collapsed in Sandwich about 7:15 AM Friday. Rescuers were called to a Carr Lane residence and transported the victim to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. A building inspector was called to check the damage. Further details were not immediately…

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Wellfleet Police issue safety reminders after recent B&E »

WELLFLEET – From Wellfleet Police: Chief Kevin LaRocco and the Wellfleet Police Department would like to remind residents and visitors to lock their homes and vehicles, and to keep valuables out of plain sight. While Wellfleet remains a safe community, the department responds to several break-ins…

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Wellfleet Fire Department mourns the passing of Retired Fire Chief Richard “Rich” Pauley »

WELLFLEET – From Wellfleet Fire: It is with profound sadness that the Wellfleet Fire Department announces the passing of Retired Fire Chief Richard “Rich” Pauley, who passed away last night. Chief Pauley dedicated many years of his life to the Wellfleet Fire Department and to protecting…

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Sandwich Death Investigation: Man’s Body Recovered From Rocks at East End of Cape Cod Canal »

HN Photos:                    SANDWICH, MASSACHUSETTS  –  According to a Sandwich Police media statement, at approximately 9 a.m., Sandwich Police Department dispatch received a call from a concerned fisherman. He reported an unattended bicycle…

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