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Barnstable Police warn of black ice throughout the town »

HYANNIS – Barnstable Police are asking motorists to to use caution when traveling this morning as there have been multiple reports from every village of black ice causing hazardous road conditions. BPD is working with the Town of Barnstable DPW to address the issue. Please take it slow and have…

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***  WATCH ***  DRIVER LEAVES “BEAMER” WEDGED BETWEEN SPLINTERED GUARDRAIL BEAMS… [HN VIDEO REPORT] »

“Never write if you can speak; never speak if you can nod; never nod if you can wink.” ~ Martin Lomasney, Mass. State Senator and Boston ward boss (late 1800s/early 1900s)   HN NOTES & MULLINGS ON THE MATTER: The following is an “HN Video Report.” If you watch and listen carefully,…

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Sunday photo essay: The fleet waits for spring »

All photos by Jane Sheehy Emplit/CWN The post Sunday photo essay: The fleet waits for spring appeared first on CapeCod.com.

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Falmouth Woman Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzling more than $1.3 Million »

FALMOUITH – The former bookkeeper for a Falmouth flooring company was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston for embezzling more than $1.3 million from her employer. Susan Figuerido, 73, of Falmouth, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Leo T. Sorokin to two years in prison, to be…

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Bourne and Harwich FDs awarded Firefighter Safety Equipment Grants »

BOURNE – proudly announce that we have been awarded $19,000 in the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant. This is our fifth year of successful awards through this grant, which has helped us purchase safety equipment, including ballistic protection, accountability equipment, and the department drone.…

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HN VIDEO REPORT: FAMILIES EVACUATED AFTER FIRE DISCOVERED AT VILLAGE GREEN APARTMENTS »

The following is an HN Video Report regarding a fire that was discovered at the Village Green Apartments in Barnstable, shortly before 9:00 p.m. last evening. The Barnstable Fire Department is investigating the cause of the fire. Please press play to see and hear HN’s full video report and current…

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Fire damages Barnstable apartment building »

BARNSTABLE – A fire was reported at the Village Green Apartments at 767 Independence Drive in Barnstable shortly before 9 PM Friday. The fire appeared to be confined to an exterior wall of the complex. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The post Fire damages…

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Breaking: Traffic crash blocking traffic on Route 6 in Harwich »

HARWICH – A traffic crash reportedly had westbound traffic at a standstill and heavy delays eastbound. The three-vehicle collision was reported shortly before 4:30 PM Friday afternoon on Route 6 westbound before Route 124. CWN will bring you further details as we get them. The post Breaking: Traffic…

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Lane violation results in drug arrest »

YARMOUTH – From Yarmouth Police: A traffic stop resulted in the arrest of an Eastham woman Thursday morning. Felicia Daley, 54, was a passenger in a car that was driving up to a multi-lane intersection in the right lane. The lane the car was in was for traveling straight ahead or making a right…

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Barnstable Police warn of Facebook scam over car for sale »

HYANNIS – The Barnstable Police Department has received a report and has confirmed that the Facebook listing of a vehicle for sale under this account has been taken over by a scammer and is not legitimate. Do not contact the seller or exchange any personal or financial information with the seller…

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