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Small plane lands safely at Joint Base Cape Cod after declaring inflight emergency »

JOINT BASE CAPE COD – A small plane landed safely at Joint Base Cape Cod about 11 AM Saturday after the pilot reported an inflight emergency. The pilot reportedly indicated an electrical issue with the single engine Cessna which set down without damage or injuries. Flight tracking indicates the…

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Fire breaks out in chicken coop in Orleans »

ORLEANS – A fire was reported in a chicken coop in Orleans around 10 AM Saturday. The fire on Henson’s Way was quickly extinguished. It was not immediately clear if any chickens were injured. Further details were not immediately available.

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Traffic crash leaves vehicle on its side in Yarmouth Port »

YARMOUTH PORT – A traffic crash resulted in one vehicle rolling on its side in Yarmouth Port. The collision happened on Main Street (Route 6A) at Center Street just before 2 PM Friday. The occupants were evaluated and all declined to go to the hospital. Yarmouth Police are investigating the cause…

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Local firefighters graduate from State Firefighting Academy-Yarmouth recruit recognized as outstanding student »

BRIDGEWATER – From Mass Department of Fire Services: State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and Massachusetts Firefighting Academy leadership today announced the graduation of 22 firefighters from the 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program. “Massachusetts firefighters are on the frontlines…

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Plumbers torch sparks small fire in Harwich »

HARWICH – A plumber’s torch is suspected of causing a small fire at a house in Harwich late Friday morning. Firefighters responded to the Cahoon Lane location and ensured the fire was out and had not spread further. No injuries were reported. Further details were not immediately available.

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Vehicle fire spreads to house in Onset »

ONSET – From Onset Fire-Rescue: At approximately 4:51 AM (Friday), the Onset Fire Department received reports of a fully involved house fire at 15 Woodside Avenue. First arriving units arrived at 4:55 AM and encountered a vehicle fire that had extended into a two-story wood-frame residence.…

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Barnstable Police Drone Ace Nails Second Suspect of Spring in 2.5-Hour West Yarmouth Manhunt »

Above HN photo: A young Yarmouth Police Patrolman congratulates Barnstable Police drone pilot Officer Maxwell Morrow [right] after Friday morning’s successful capture of a domestic battery suspect…         WEST YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS — A Barnstable police drone…

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Sandwich man admits to stealing food and equipment items to operate seasonal business »

PLYMOUTH – From U.S. Attorney Boston: The former Director of Plymouth Public Schools’ Food Services program pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston to a long-running fraud scheme that began in 2014 in which he allegedly stole food and commercial kitchen equipment for use and sale at his…

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Dennis firefighters battle to keep RV fire from spreading to surrounding vehicles, structure »

DENNIS – A recreational vehicle caught fire in Dennis about 10:30 AM Thursday. Firefighters rushed to 184 Old Wharf Road, the Sun Retreats RV resort. Crews worked quickly as the flames threatened other vehicles and a structure. There were no immediate reports of injuries.

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IFAW monitoring ailing dolphin off Mashpee »

MASHPEE – Volunteers from the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) were monitoring an apparently ailing dolphin in the area of the New Seabury Marina Thursday morning. The dolphin was reported swimming in circles in a marshy area. IFAW was watching and ready to assist the dolphin if needed.

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