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Several rescued after sailboat capsizes off Barnstable »

BARNSTABLE – Several people were rescued by a Good Samaritan after a sailboat capsized off Harborview Road in Barnstable Village. Barnstable Fire, Department of Natural Resources and the Harbormaster all responded to the scene. No injuries were reported. Further details were not immediately available.…

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Two people injured in reported motorcycle vs pedestrian crash in Orleans »

ORLEANS – A motorcycle reportedly collided with a pedestrian in Orleans around 1:30 PM Saturday. The crash happened on Route 6A by The Knack restaurant just off the rotary. Both victims were transported to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. An Eastham ambulance assisted in patient transport.…

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Traffic crash closes Route 6 in Harwich »

HARWICH – A traffic crash closed Route 6 in Harwich just before 1:30 PM Saturday afternoon. The crash happened just after the end of the divided highway near the Dennis town line. No serious injuries were reported. Mass State Police were on scene investigating the cause of the crash. The post Traffic…

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: Braxton Manning (CA) »

Braxton Manning, Age Now: 14 Day(s), Missing: 06/27/2024. Missing From VALLEJO, CA. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Vallejo Police Department (California)  1-707-552-3285.

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Cape Cod National Seashore Urges Residents & Visitors to be Shark Smart This Summer »

WELLFLEET – Cape Cod’s waters are part of a natural and wild marine ecosystem with a rich diversity of sea life, including sharks and seals. Seals are the major prey species for the great white shark. Sharks often feed on seals close to shore, and they’ve been observed near swimming beaches.…

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Fire damages condo in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – A fire was reported at a condo complex in Falmouth about 8:30 PM Friday. The fire at Megansett Shores on County Road reportedly started on a stove. Firefighters checked for possible fire extension to the attic. Further details were not immediately available. The post Fire damages condo…

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Rollover crash closes Route 28 in Centerville »

CENTERVILLE – A rollover crash shutdown Falmouth Road (Route 28) at Old Stage Road in Centerville about 5 PM Friday. Two vehicles collided causing one to roll on its side. Everyone was able to self-extricate from the vehicles. Two people were evaluated for injuries. Barnstable Police diverted traffic…

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Developing: More than 80 dolphins strand off Wellfleet »

WELLFLEET – More than 80 dolphins stranded in Wellfleet Harbor near “the gut” not far from Great Island Friday morning. All available International Fund for Animal Welfare volunteers were responding to assess the conditions and determine how many could be saved and transported presumable…

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Local firefighters graduate State Fire Academy »

BRIDGEWATER – State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and Massachusetts Firefighting Academy leadership today announced the graduation of 19 firefighters from the 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program. “Massachusetts firefighters are on the frontlines protecting their communities every…

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Barnstable Fire responds to several water rescues, reminds people to tag and secure kayaks »

BARNSTABLE – From Barnstable Fire: On Thursday at 6:49 PM, the Barnstable Fire Department responded to a reported kayak floating offshore between the beach off Sunset Lane and the Sandy Neck Lighthouse. The reporting party was unsure if anyone was in the water. BFD’s 25-foot fire/rescue boat…

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