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Teen airlifted after dirt bike accident in Sandwich »

SANDWICH – A teenage dirt bike rider was injured in a crash sometime after 7 PM Wednesday. Rescuers responded to an area along the power lines off Palmer Road and transported the victim to Sandwich High School to meet a MedFlight helicopter to be flown to an off-Cape trauma center. Massachusetts…

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Man rescued after canoe capsizes in Sandwich »

SANDWICH – A man was rescued after his canoe capsized in Scorton Creek in Sandwich sometime after 4 PM Wednesday. A harbormaster boat reached the scene first and retrieved the victim. EMTs responded to evaluate the man. Further details were not immediately available.

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Operation Red Card: Six Arrested in World Cup Human Trafficking Sting »

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A multi-agency law enforcement operation has resulted in the arrest of six men accused of seeking commercial sex acts and attempting to exploit minors during the FIFA World Cup. Dubbed “Operation Red Card,” the enforcement action was conducted by the FBI Boston Division, Rhode…

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Small fire doused at Pain D’Avignon Bakery in Chatham »

CHATHAM – Fire crews responding to an alarm discovered a small fire at the Pain D’Avignon Bakery on CrowelL Road in Chatham sometime after 1 AM Wednesday. The fire was quickly extinguished and damaged appeared confined to a small area. No injuries were reported. Further details were not immediately…

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Fire breaks out at Wareham bakery that specializes in dog treats »

WAREHAM – Fire broke out at the Preppy Puppy Bakery at 2380 Cranberry Highway in Wareham about 6:50 PM Tuesday. Firefighters responding to an alarm discovered smoke showing from the building. No humans or dogs were injured. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Further details were not…

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Hit-and-Run on Route 28: Two Pedestrians Struck as Driver Flees in Dark SUV »

    WEST YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS — A dark-colored SUV struck two pedestrians on busy Route 28 Tuesday night before speeding away from the scene, leaving one person injured and police with almost no leads. Yarmouth police and firefighters rushed to 518 Route 28, near Springer Lane, around…

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Bicyclist injured in collision with car in Chatham »

CHATHAM – A bicyclist was injured in a collision with a car in Chatham. The crash happened sometime after 10 PM on Main Street (Route 28) by the Chatham Community Center. The victim was transported to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. Chatham Police are investigating the crash.

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Two pedestrians struck by car in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – Two pedestrians were struck by a car in Yarmouth sometime after 9 PM Tuesday. The incident happened on Route 28 by Wicked Waves. The vehicle allegedly left the scene. Luckily the victims injuries did not appear to be serious. Further details were not immediately available.

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Sandwich Police issue statement about incident at Sandwich High School »

SANDWICH – From Sandwich Police: A message from Police Chief Jason M. Keene and Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Joseph P. Maruszczak. The Sandwich Police Department became aware of a situation involving a student at the Sandwich Middle High School. The police department, working directly with school…

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High-Speed Drunken Crash Rocks Low-Speed Centerville Neighborhood, Cops Say »

      CENTERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS — A quiet family neighborhood was rocked last night when a speeding Dodge Ram pickup truck slammed into a tree on Quisett Road near the Centerville-Hyannis village line. Barnstable Police say 21-year-old Didar Shapenov of Marlboro was behind the wheel.…

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