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Vessel safety checks to be held at various locations in the Town of Barnstable on Friday, August 9th , 2024 »

BARNSTABLE – On Friday, August 9th, 2024 the Town of Barnstable Harbormaster Division and United States Coast Guard Auxiliary (Flotilla Cape Cod Canal) will be doing a vessel safety checks at Blish Point Boat Ramp, Barnstable Harbor. Location and times:                                     Blish…

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Box truck, van collide on Route 6 in Sandwich »

SANDWICH – A box truck an a van collided in Sandwich around 4 PM Tuesday. The crash happened on Route 6 westbound west of Route 130 (Exit 59). No serious injuries were reported but traffic was delayed in the area until the vehicles were towed. Mass State Police are investigating the crash. The…

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Debris from Vineyard Wind starts washing up in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – The Town of Falmouth has observed what is believed to be wind turbine debris in the water and on the beaches of Black Beach, Chapoquoit Beach, Woodneck Beach, and Old Silver Beach. The Town is actively monitoring the situation and taking action to remove debris that washes ashore, protect…

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Yarmouth Police postpone National Night Out »

YARMOUTH – Yarmouth Police report that National Night Out has been postponed The festivities scheduled for tonight have been postponed due to the weather. Make-up date TBD in the Fall. We hope to see you there! Until then, STAY DRY! The post Yarmouth Police postpone National Night Out appeared…

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Two injured in head-on crash in Mashpee »

MASHPEE – Two people were injured in a reported head-on crash in Mashpee, The collision happened on Nathan Ellis Highway (Route 151) at Old Barnstable Road. Both victims were transported to a hospital. Mashpee Police are investigating the crash which tied up traffic in the area until the scene…

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Gas line break closes Old Main Street in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – A natural gas line was reportedly struck in Yarmouth around 8:45 AM Tuesday. The incident happened on Old Main Street near the Wood Road/River Street intersection. Officials closed roads in the area and motorists were urged to seek alternate routes. National Grid was responding to cap…

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Car strikes tree in Chatham late Monday evening »

CHATHAM – A car struck a tree in Chatham late Monday evening. The collision happened on Route 28 at Crowell Road. The driver was extricated by firefighters and transported to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. Chatham Police are investigating the cause of the crash. The post Car strikes tree…

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MASSACHUSETTS MISERY:  A NO-WIN SITUATION FOR ALL…  [HN PHOTOS] »

TOP HN PHOTO: A Hyannis homeless couple is under arrest after multiple reported disturbances at their camp on public lands…         HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN NOTES & MULLINGS ON THE MATTER] – A man and woman are under arrest, after reportedly leaving nearby residents…

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Firefighters respond to fire at solar farm in Bourne »

BOURNE – Firefighters were called to a reported fire at a solar farm in Bourne around 2:30 PM Monday. The location is off Scenic Highway near the Cape Cod Aggregates gravel pit. According to reports, the fire was in some electrical equipment. Power was shut off and the fire extinguished. Officials…

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Wellfleet Fire Chief announces retirement »

WELLFLEET – Wellfleet Fire Chief Richard J. Pauley Jr., has announced his retirement from the department effective August 31st, 2024. Pauley was appointed the town’s chief in December 2012, and began service the community in February 2013. Paulet has served over 25 years as a chief in three…

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