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*** WATCH *** Hyannis Firefighters Swiftly Knock Down Fire at Angel House Women and Children’s Shelter »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS — Hyannis firefighters raced to a working fire at Angel House, a South Street shelter and addiction recovery program for women and their children, and knocked it down within minutes Friday afternoon. Crews were dispatched around noon after an alarm sounded at the facility. Assistant…

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Barnstable man found guilty of rape after jury trial »

BARNSTABLE – From Cape & Islands D.A.’s office: Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert J. Galibois announced today that on April 30, 2026, Richard Reynolds, 52-years-old, of Barnstable, was found guilty of rape after a jury trial in the Barnstable Superior Court. In August of 2015,…

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Fire temporarily closes South Street in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – A fire in an apartment building at 309 South Street about noon Friday temporarily closed the roadway. The fire was quickly put out and no injuries were reported. Further details were not immediately available.

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No injuries reported after minor crash involving school bus in Mashpee »

MASHPEE – A school bus was reportedly involved in a minor collision in Mashpee about 9 AM Friday. The crash happened at the intersection of Bog River Bend and Leather Leaf Lane. Students were evaluated and parents notified. The bus was able to continue to school. Further details were not immediately…

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May 2 is Wildfire Community Preparedness Day-wildland fires can extend to homes, fire service leaders say »

STOW, MA – From Mass Department of Fire Services: Wildfire Community Preparedness Day is this weekend, and Massachusetts fire service leaders are providing residents with guidance on projects to protect their homes and neighborhoods while reducing the risk posed by wildland fires. “Wildfire Community…

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Yarmouth Fire to hold ceremony to mark International Firefighter’s Day »

YARMOUTH – Yarmouth Fire invites you to join them on May 1st, 2026 at the town’s Firefighter Memorial (across the street from Town Hall at 1146 Route 28) to mark International Firefighter’s Day. The ceremony will begin at 10 AM.

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Sandwich Road in Bourne closed for hours after car vs pole crash »

BOURNE – Due to a motor vehicle crash into a utility pole about 3:25 PM Thursday, Sandwich Road, in the area of #1015 (near Regency Drive) was reduced to one alternating traffic lane while a replacement utility pole was installed. The driver of the Subaru Ascent appeared to have escaped serious…

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Traffic crash causes major power outage in Mashpee »

MASHPEE – A vehicle struck a utility pole and overturned in Mashpee shortly before 10 AM Thursday. The crash happened on Red Brook Road at Wintergreen Road. The driver was able to get out and was evaluated. Eversource reported 2,500 customers lost power as a result of the collision which is under…

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Traffic crash causes delays on Route 6 eastbound in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – A multi-vehicle crash was reported on Route 6 eastbound at mile marker 74 between Willow Street and Union Street just after 9 AM Thursday morning. Vehicles including a dump truck were reportedly involved. Several people were evaluated for possible injuries but all declined to go to the…

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*** WATCH *** Alcohol Suspected After 25-Year-Old Woman Crashes SUV Into Route 6 Guardrail — Moments After Troopers Alerted for Erratic Driver »

YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS — A 25-year-old woman was transported to Cape Cod Hospital with suspected alcohol in her system Wednesday evening after her SUV suddenly jumped a curb on Route 6 eastbound and slammed into a guardrail near the Willow Street on-ramp, according to radio transmission and sources…

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