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Box truck hits building in Harwich »

HARWICH – A box truck reportedly struck a building in Harwich late Wednesday morning. Firefighters responded to the Harwich Port Resort Club at 558 Route 28. The vehicle reportedly struck an overhang of the building. No injuries were reported. A building inspector was requested to check the damage.…

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Updated: Four month long investigation leads to drug, weapon charges against Falmouth man »

FALMOUTH – Upon executing a search warrant on a safe owned by Kane Washington subsequent to his arrest, investigators recovered a “ghost gun” (manufactured illegally with no serial number), 5 high capacity magazines, approximately 150 rounds of ammunition, and approximately $55,000…

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Developing: Search underway for missing endangered person in Truro »

TRURO – The Barnstable County Tech Rescue Team (BCTRT) was called to Truro around 7 AM Wednesday. There is a search underway for a missing endangered person. A command post has been set up at the Truro Public Safety Facility at 344 Route 6. Motorists on Route 6 may notice a lot of vehicles and…

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A fairly quiet overnight…  [hn photos] »

  [HN PHOTO NOTES & MULLINGS ON THE MATTER] Twas a relatively quiet overnight across the Cape in terms of major crimes, crashes, and injuries. I suppose that’s a cause for celebration after the summer we just had. But can HN safely report having a quiet evening without jinxing the remainder…

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Firefighters extricate victim from crash in Dennis »

DENNIS – Firefighters had to extricate a victim from a crash scene in Dennis. The collision happened about 8:30 PM Tuesday at Old Bass River Road and Old Chatham Road. There did not appear to be any serious injuries. Traffic was being detoured around the scene. The crash is under investigation…

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Fire reported in greenhouse structure in Harwich »

HARWICH – Fire broke out in a greenhouse structure in Harwich around 2 PM Tuesday. Firefighters from surrounding towns also responded to the scene on Pine Knoll Road off Bank Street. The fire was quickly knocked down and no injuries were reported. Further details were not immediately available.…

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Head-on crash closes Route 6 in Eastham »

EASTHAM – A head-on crash closed a section of Roite 6 in Eastham. The crash was reported west of Brackett Road by ACE Hardware. Two people weer evaluated for unknown injuries. Mororists should expect delays in the area and serk altetnate routes such as Massasoit Road. Eastham Police are investigating…

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Man airlifted after fall on West End Breakwater in Provincetown »

PROVINCETOWN – Provincetown fire crews were called to a rescue at the West End Breakwater around noon Tuesday. According to reports, a man fell on the popular walking route to Long Point. Because it was low tide a boat could not respond so National Park Service Rangers took EMTs to the scene via…

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Man airlifted after fall in Harwich »

HARWICH – A man reportedly fell in his driveway suffering a head injury. Harwich Police Sargeant Brendan Brickley first on scene immediately called for Harwich Fire and Rescue who called for Medflight seeing the seriousness of the injury. The victim was taken to the Cape Cod Regional Technical…

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: Amoria Brown (CA) »

Amoria Brown, Age Now: 14, Missing: 08/25/2024. Missing From LOS ANGELES, CA. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Los Angeles Police Department (California)  1-213-473-3231.

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