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Firefighters work to extricate man after riding lawn mower overturns down hillside in Sandwich »

SANDWICH – Firefighters had to extricate a man who became trapped after the riding mower he was using reportedly overturned down a hillside in Sandwich. It happened sometime after 3:30 PM on Settlers Path off Great Hill Rd. Crews used chainsaws to clear brush to reach the victim and free him from…

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Three vehicle crash leaves one car on its side in Dennis »

DENNIS – A three-vehicle crash left one car on its side in Dennis. The collision happened shortly before 1 PM on Route 28 & Depot Street. Firefighters assisted the occupant of the overturned auto out of the vehicle. Several ambulances were called to the scene but no serious injuries were reported.…

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Yarmouth Harbormaster pulls girl from water after boat capsizes »

YARMOUTH – The Yarmouth Harbormaster pulled a girl from the water after a vessel reportedly capsized late Saturday morning. The victim was brought into Englewood Beach to be evaluated by EMTs. Further details were not immediately available. The post Yarmouth Harbormaster pulls girl from water after…

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Boater safe after vessel hits dock throwing him overboard »

BOURNE – A boater is safe after a vessel reportedly struck the dock at the Monument Beach Marina off Emmons Street late Saturday morning. Rescuers rushed to the scene and determined the man was out of the water. He declined medical evaluation. Further details were not immediately available. The…

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“THE SEASON” IS UPON US… HAVE FUN, BUT TRY NOT TO BE A DOUCHE!  [HN VIDEO] »

[HN VIDEO NOTES & MULLINGS ON THE MATTER]  –  It’s that time of year and “the season” is upon us.  The nightclubs, ice cream parlors, and other attractions are all open.  It’s a time to respectfully have fun while enjoying the downtown Hyannis area during the…

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Barnstable Police warn of increased reports of drink tampering at local bars »

HYANNIS – Recently the Barnstable Police Department has received reports of patrons at local bars feeling the effects of possible “date rape drugs”. Although there have been no assaults reported at this time, tampering with an individual’s drink in this manner is itself a crime. The Barnstable…

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Dennis Police investigate rollover crash »

DENNIS – Dennis Police are investigating a rollover crash sometime after 11:30 PM Friday. The crash happened on Mayfair Road near Norse Rd. At least one person was evaluated for injuries. Further details were not immediately available. The post Dennis Police investigate rollover crash appeared…

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FIGHTERS QUICKLY ENTER GARAGE FIRE TO SAVE VICTIM SUFFERING LIFE-THREATENING BURNS [HN VIDEO] »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – According to a Hyannis Fire Department media statement, at 2:23 PM on Friday June 7, 2024, Barnstable Police Dispatch received a 911 call reporting a fire or explosion at 105 Ferndoc Street and dispatched the Hyannis Fire and Barnstable Police Departments. HN spoke with one…

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D.A. reports investigation into deputy corrections officer leads to arrest »

BOURNE – Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert J. Galibois announced on Friday, that a Deputy Corrections Officer, with the Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office, Gregory Djaoen, of New Bedford, MA, age 38, has been arrested by the MA State Police for his role relating to the allegations of…

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Breaking: One person seriously injured after fire breaks out in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – One person was rescued after a fire broke out in a commercial building in Hyannis. The call came in sometime after 2 PM Friday at 105 Ferndoc St. There are several businesses in that structure. A sprinkler system reportedly activated and helped control the flames. Rescuers called for…

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