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Vehicle rolls on its side in Mashpee »

MASHPEE – Mashpee Police are investigating a rollover crash. It happened shortly before 11:30 AM on Main Street (Route 130) between Cotuit and South Sandwich Roads. The driver was able to self-extricate from the vehicle and was evaluated by EMTs. That stretch of Main Street was closed until the…

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***  WATCH ***  MAN ARRESTED AFTER ALLEGEDLY SMASHING EX-GF’S CAR WINDOW WITH HANDGUN »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS –  [HN VIDEO NOTES]  –  As you will see in the following HN Video, last evening around 10:00 p.m., Barnstable Police patrol officers conducted a high-risk traffic stop on a silver Mitsubishi Mirage sedan on Main Street in the East End.  According to Cape…

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Storm brings high winds, threat of coastal flooding »

CAPE COD – A late season nor’easter is bringing high winds and the threat of coastal flooding to Cape Cod. Check this article for continuing coverage. 12:00 AM update: Wind gust to 56 MPH in Plymouth and 51 on Martha’s Vineyard. About 300 Eversource customers are without power in Orleans,…

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***  WATCH ***  JUVENILE CHARGED AFTER ROLLING VEHICLE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO FLEE TRAFFIC STOP, COPS SAY »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS –  [HN VIDEO NOTES]  –  A Barnstable Police patrolwoman was investigating a report of an erratic driver crossing the town line from Yarmouth when she attempted to stop a red Honda sedan near the intersection of Yarmouth Road and Route 28.  (It’s uncertain…

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Vehicle rolls over in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – A vehicle overturned in Hyannis about 7:45 PM Wednesday at the intersection of Iyannough Road (Route 28) and Yarmouth Road. According to reports, the driver allegedly tried to flee after being pulled over by police and rolled over. Rescue evaluated the driver for injuries. CWN is checking…

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Person seriously injured in fall in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – A person was seriously injured in a fall in Falmouth sometime after 5 PM Wednesday. Rescuers responded to the area of the Quarterdeck restaurant on Main Street (Route 28). A MedFlight helicopter was requested but not able to respond due to weather so the victim was transported by ambulance…

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Longtime Dennis firefighter passes away after battle with cancer »

DENNIS – The Dennis Fire Department regrets to announce the passing of retired Firefighter/Paramedic Nancy Moyer after a long and courageous battle with occupational related cancer. Nancy will surely be missed by all. She was one of the first Female Firefighter/Paramedics on the Cape & Islands.…

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BREAKING: Natural gas leak closes Great Western Road in Dennis »

DENNIS – A natural gas leak was reported in Dennis shortly before 8:30 AM Tuesday. A construction crew reportedly struck a gas main on Great Western Road at South Gages Way. Great Western Road was closed in the area. National Grid was working to make repairs. Motorists should avoid the area. The…

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Dennis firefighters extinguish vehicle fire »

DENNIS – Firefighters in Dennis were called to a vehicle fire shortly before 8 PM Tuesday. The fire was in front of a residence on Telegraph Road off Depot Road West. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire in under investigation. The post Dennis firefighters extinguish vehicle fire appeared…

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Plymouth Fire Department responds to fire at senior living facility; chief stresses importance of sprinkler systems »

PLYMOUTH – Chief Neil Foley reports that the Plymouth Fire Department responded to a fire at a senior living facility earlier today where a sprinkler system played a crucial role in preventing the fire from spreading. On Tuesday, April 2, at 9:51 AM, Plymouth Fire received an alarm and several…

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