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State Fire Marshal says no working smoke detectors at fatal house fire scene on Nantucket »

NANTUCKET – Investigators found no working smoke alarms at the scene of this week’s fatal fire on Green Meadows Drive, said Nantucket Fire Chief Michael Cranson, Nantucket Police Chief Jody D. Kasper, State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine, and Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert J. Galibois.…

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FALMOUTH LAWWOMAN PRAISED FOR CAPTURING SUSPECTED PORCH PIRATE »

Above: FPD surveillance image/HN edits…   FALMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS – In a media statement, the Falmouth Police Department commended one of their patrolwomen for her “vigilance and commitment,” which led to the apprehension of a suspected package thief. On Wednesday, November 6, 2024,…

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Three people injured in crash between pickup truck and car in West Barnstable »

WEST BARNSTABLE – Three people were injured in a crash in Iyannough Road (Route 132) by the Burger King in West Barnstable. Ambulances from Barnstable and Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills fire responded to the scene shortly after 12:30 PM Wednesday. The crash is under investigation by Barnstable…

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Van strikes utility pole in Dennis »

DENNIS – A van struck a utility pole in Dennis just after noon Wednesday. The crash happened on Main Street at Old Dennis Approach. Two people in the van escaped injuries but the pole was damaged and live wires brought down. Eversource was called to make repairs. Dennis Police are investigating…

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Breaking: Pedestrian struck and seriously injured by car near Cape Cod Mall »

HYANNIS – A pedestrian was struck by a car in Hyannis shortly before noon Wednesday. It happened near the Macy’s women’s store at the Cape Cod Mall. The victim was transported to Cape Cod Gateway Airport to meet a MedFlight helicopter to be flown to an off-Cape trauma center. Barnstable…

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Yarmouth Police warn of email scam »

YARMOUTH – This scam is starting to make its way into email inboxes and has been recently reported by several Yarmouth residents. This particular scam has been around for a while, and this is just a new variation. What you need to know: You and your computer/device have not likely been hacked.…

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Falmouth Police seek man suspected of package thefts »

FALMOUTH – The Falmouth Police Department is seeking assistance from the public to identify a suspect captured in photographs in connection with several reported thefts or attempted thefts of packages. These incidents have been reported on Little Farm Lane, Alcott Road, Acapesket Road, and Sam…

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FOX NEWS: IT’S PRESIDENT ELECT DONALD TRUMP! »

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One person seriously injured in house fire on Nantucket »

NANTUCKET – Nantucket Firefighters were called to a house fire on Green Meadows Drive Tuesday evening. One person was rushed to Nantucket Cottage Hospital in very serious condition. A dog was also resuscitated at the scene and taken to a veterinarian. The State Fire Marshal’s office is investigating…

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Red Flag Warning on Wednesday for extreme fire danger »

URGENT – FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 401 PM EST Tue Nov 5 2024 …RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM EST WEDNESDAY FOR MASSACHUSETTS… The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 8 AM…

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