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Video: Local firefighters graduate from firefighting academy »

STOW, MA – From Mass Department of Fire Services: State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and Massachusetts Firefighting Academy leadership Friday announced the graduation of 20 firefighters from the 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program. Video of the ceremony will be posted to the Department…

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Man reportedly slashed and held at gunpoint in Plymouth prompting SWAT callout »

PLYMOUTH – From Plymouth Police: On Saturday, August 29, at approximately 4:00 AM, the Plymouth Police Department was notified of a male victim who reported being assaulted. The victim reported that he had been slashed with a knife and held at gunpoint by a male and female suspect inside an apartment…

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Cape Air plane to Marthas Vineyard returns to Logan Airport after report of smoke in the cockpit »

BOSTON, MA – A Cape Air flight from Boston to Martha’s Vineyard returned to Logan International Airport around 6:30 PM Saturday. According to reports, the pilot reported smoke in the cockpit of the Cessna 402C. The aircraft set down safely and no injuries were reported. The FAA will investigate…

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Busy afternoon for Hyannis Fire »

HYANNIS – It was a busy day for Hyannis firefighters Friday afternoon. Two vehicles collided on Bearse’s Way near Pitchers Way. A short time later a car struck a utility pole on Falmouth Road (Route 28) on the back side of the Cape Cod Mall. Earlier, paramedics treated two people reportedly…

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Major improvements coming to Hyannis Transportation Center »

HYANNIS — A major capital improvement project at the Hyannis Transportation Center is set to get underway next month, bringing new bus bays, a passenger canopy and other upgrades designed to improve traffic flow and the experience for people using the regional transit system. The Cape Cod Regional…

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Gas station suppression system triggered in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – The fire suppression at a Hyannis gas station was accidentally triggered about 9:30 AM. Firefighters at the nearby station saw the cloud and responded to the scene at North Street and High School Road Extension where a Marylou’s Coffee is under construction. No fire or injuries…

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WATCH: New Bedford Council Erupts Over Flock Cameras — First Meeting Shut Down, Second Meeting Votes to Turn Them Off for Now »

The two videos below show New Bedford City Council taking up Flock Safety cameras in back-to-back meetings — one that collapsed in chaos, and one that stayed on track and produced a vote. Flock’s license-plate cameras have become a flashpoint locally and across Massachusetts. Critics see a Fourth…

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Rider injured in equestrian accident in Provincetown »

PROVINCETOWN – A horseback rider was injured in an equestrian accident in Provincetown around 6:45 PM Thursday. It was immediately clear how the incident happened. The victim was transported to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries.

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Two car crash sends vehicle into house in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – A two vehicle collision sent one car into a house in Yarmouth. The crash happened shortly before 3:30 PM Thursday at the intersection of West Yarmouth Road and Amos Road. No serious injuries were reported. A building inspector was called to check the extent of the damage. Yarmouth Police…

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Breaking: Car crashes into bridge abutment in Harwich »

HARWICH – A car reportedly crashed into a bridge abutment shortly before noon Thursday. The collision happened at the Route 6 overpass on Depot Street by Old Chatham Road. CWN wil bring you further details as we get them. Photo by Jake O’Callaghan/CWN

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