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Harwich firefighters contain fuel spill at Saquatucket Harbor »

HARWICH – From Harwich Fire The Fire Department responded to Saquatucket Harbor this afternoon to assist the Harbormaster with a spill into the harbor. A truck had a hydraulic leak that spilled into the harbor and on land. The DPW assisted on shore and fire department personnel and harbor personnel…

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Two people escape vehicle that caught fire after striking tree in Yarnouth »

YARMOUTH – Two people were able to escape their vehicle after it struck a tree and caught fire. The crash happened sometime after 6:30 PM Sunday on West Yarmouth Rosd. Both victims were evaluated by EMTs. Yarnouth Police are investigating the cause of the crash. Photos by John P. Carroll/CWN

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Scooter rider injured in collision with car in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – A scooter rider was injured in a collision with a vehicle in Yarmouth sometime before 3 PM Sunday. The collision happened on Route 28 by the Super 8 motel near the Barnstable town line. Bystanders reportedly assisted in extricating the victim who was evaluated for a reported leg injury.…

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No injuries reported after vessel runs aground off Chatham »

CHATHAM – A vessel ran aground off Strong Island in Chatham shortly before midnight (Saturday/Sunday). Five people were on board and no injuries were reported. Chatham Harbormaster and the Coast Guard responded to the scene. Further details were not immediately available.

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AMERICA 250, BABY! »

Here are a few HN photos from last evening’s 4th of July celebration near Hyannis Inner Harbor as America marks its 250th birthday.  It was hot and muggy, but that didn’t stop the little ones from having a blast!                        …

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Two injured in scooter crash in Chatham »

CHATHAM – Two people were transported to Cape Cod Hospital after a scooter crash in Chatham. It happened shortly before 10:30 PM at Main Street and Forest Beach Road. Chatham Police are investigating the crash. Further details were not immediately available.

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Firefighters, lifeguards rescue, revive swimmer in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – From Falmouth Emergency Prepardness: Falmouth Fire Rescue Department (FFRD) personnel responded to a report of a 40–50-year-old male swimmer in distress in the water off Heights Beach. Family and bystanders, including a healthcare professional, found the swimmer face down in the water…

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Happy 4th of July! »

HN Notes: As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday, it’s worth reflecting on how the United States has given families like mine opportunities that simply do not exist in most other countries. My mother immigrated here to serve as a registered nurse in Boston. She rose to become a head nurse at Cape…

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Wellfleet firefighters respond to brush fire on Lieutenant’s Island »

WELLFLEET – Firefighters responded to Lieutenants Island for a brush fire about 2:40 PM Saturday. The fire on Lieutenants Island Road at Way 100 was quickly wet down with no structural threat. Officials are investigating if sparks from a utility pole may have started the fire.

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Fire crews battle large mulch fire in Dennis »

DENNIS – Firefighters battled a large mulch pile fire in Dennis Sarturday morning. The call came in at Robert Childs Inc. at 169 Great Western Road about 6:15 AM. It was a labor intensive effort requiring heavy equipment to pull the pile apart so the flames could be completely doused. No injuries…

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