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State Fire Marshal reminds residents of Christmas tree fire hazards »

STOW, MA – As the holiday season gets underway, State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine is reminding residents to select Christmas trees carefully, water them every day, and decorate them safely to reduce the risk of a fire. “A dry Christmas tree can burn like a forest fire in your home,” said State…

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Firefighters extricate driver after two-vehicle collision in Provincetown »

PROVINCETOWN – Firefighters had to extricate a driver after a two-vehicle collision in Provincetown. The crash happened about 6:15 PM Wednesday at Howland Street and Harry Kemp Way. Both drivers were evaluated for possible injuries. The crash is under investigation by Provincetown Police. Further…

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Traffic crash at base of Sagamore Bridge causing delays for motorists headed off-Cape; 2nd crash on Route 25 before Bourne Bridge. »

BOURNE – A traffic crash was reported on Route 6 at the base of the Sagamore Bridge around 5:45 PM Wednesday. The collision was causing significant delays for commuters headed off-Cape. Mass State Police are investigating the cause of the crash. About 6:15 PM, another crash was reported on Route…

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Dennis animal control seeks information after cat found alive but apparently shot »

DENNIS – Dennis Animal Control is seeking the public’s help regarding an incident in the Trotting Park Rd / Sunset Ln area of West Dennis sometime over the past week. A cat was found alive but appears to have been shot. We are asking nearby residents to please check any security cameras, doorbell…

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Box truck goes over guardrail on Route 28 in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – A box truck reportedly went over the guardrail on Route 28 in Falmouth around 3:45 PM Wednesday. The crash happened near the Thomas B. Landers Road exit reportedly leaving the truck in a precarious state propped up by a wood chipper. The driver was reportedly able to get out and appeared…

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Two vehicles collide at Route 6 & Conwell St. in Provincetown »

PROVINCETOWN – Two vehicles collided at the traffic light at Route 6 & Conwell Street in Provincetown about 1:30 PM Wednesday. EMTs evaluated the drivers but no serious injuries were reported. Minor traffic delays were reported. Provincetown Police are investigating the crash. The post Two…

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Large power outage hits Hyannis »

HYANNIS – 4,300 Evetsource customers lost power in Hyannis about 1 PM Wednesday. The utility blamed equipment damage and reported it hoped to have service restored by 3 PM. Several traffic lights went out as a result. Drivers should treat such intersections as a 4-way stop. Further details were…

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Pedestrian airlifted after being struck by car in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – A pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a car in Yarmouth. The incident happened about 10:45 AM Wednesday on West Yarmouth Road north of Buck Island Road. Rescuers called for a MedFlight helicopter to land at Cape Cod Gateway Airport to fly the victim to an off-Cape…

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Harwich Police offer reminders before calling 911 »

HARWICH – From Harwich Police: We have recently had some issues with residents and businesses using the wrong address and creating confusion. For those using internet or VOIP phones, using a Main Street address versus Route 28 can cause significant delays. Cell phones calls are different as the…

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21-Year-Old South Yarmouth Man Dies in Fiery Single-Vehicle Crash on Highbank Road »

ABOVE: After dark aerial images by Paul Leidenfrost; daylight image by the Yarmouth PD; HN edits… SOUTH YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS — A 21-year-old man from South Yarmouth was killed in a single-car crash on Highbank Road near Coveview Drive on December 9, 2025, after his vehicle overturned…

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