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Barnstable Officer Struck by Pickup Outside ZZ Top Concert, Hospitalized With Multi-System Trauma; Driver Arrested [HN Video] »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS — A Barnstable police officer working a concert detail was struck by a black pickup truck on West Main Street late Sunday and rushed to the hospital in “priority one” condition, authorities and sources said. The driver was arrested at the scene after struggling with field…

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Bridge work scheduled for Tuesday on Sagamore Bridge »

BOURNE – From U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Maintenance work will be performed on the Sagamore Bridge on Tuesday, Sept. 15 from 9 AM to 3 PM During this time, traffic on the Sagamore Bridge will be reduced to one lane of travel in each direction to accommodate the work. The sidewalk on the bridge…

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BREAKING: Pedestrian struck and seriously injured in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – A pedestrian was struck by a car and seriously injured in Hyannis around 10 PM Sunday. The incident happened on West Main Street by the Cape Cod Melody Tent. A ZZ Top concert was reportedly letting out at the time of the crash. The victim was rushed to Cape Cod Hospital under a […]

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White Crest Beach in Wellfleet closed after heavy rains cause significant erosion »

WELLFLEET – From Wellfleet Police: The Wellfleet Police Department is advising residents and visitors that White Crest Beach is closed until further notice due to significant damage caused by recent heavy rainfall. The beach path and surrounding dune area have sustained severe damage, creating…

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Yarmouth Police issue Silver Alert for missing 78-year-old man »

YARMOUTH – From Yarmouth Police: The Yarmouth Police Department is attempting to locate John Linart, 78 years old, who was last seen at 2 PM on Sunday, leaving the Riviera Beach Resort in the town of Yarmouth. He resides in New York and Florida, and is not familiar with the area. He is believed…

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TO CATCH A THIEF: K-9 TRACKS SCREEN-POP BURGLAR INTO MARSTONS MILLS WOODS »

  MARSTONS MILLS, MASSACHUSETTS — A burglar slipped into a River Road home through a popped rear window screen Saturday night while the owners were gone for barely two hours, grabbing jewelry and other keepsakes that meant far more to the family than they would on the open market. Barnstable police…

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Three people including Dennis man killed in motorcycle crash in Laconia, NH »

DENNIS – Three people including a Dennis man were killed in a motorcycle crash late Saturday night in Laconia, NH, According to reports, two motorcycles collided on Route 3. The victims were identified as Cameron Mosher, 20, of Dennis, Miles Collette, 32, of Gilford, NH, and Jeanine Fereshetian,…

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Flooding reported on some roadways on the Cape »

FALMOUTH – Falmouth Police reported several vehicles disabled from trying to navigate deep water in town. No injuries were reported. As always, officials urge you to TURN AROUND DON’T DROWN! PROVINCETOWN – Provincetown Police reported street flooding in the usual trouble spots in town.…

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Pickup truck slams into tree overnight in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – A pickup truck slammed into a tree in Hyannis around 1:20 AM Sunday. The crash happened at Sea and Gosnold Streets. According to reports, two utility poles were also damaged. The driver was transported to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. Barnstable Police are investigating if…

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Chatham firefighters battle large mulch fire at landscaping company »

CHATHAM – Chatham firefighters were called to Nickerson Landscaping on Old Mill Road about 9 AM Sunday where a large pile of mulch was smoldering. Officials called for an excavator to pull the pile apart so the fire could be extinguished. No injuries were reported.

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