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Rollover crash reported on Route 6 eastbound in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – A rollover crash was reported on Route 6 eastbound in Yarmouth just after 3 PM Sunday. The incident was reported by the West Yarmouth Road overpass about a mile before the Union Street exit. Good Samaritans assisted the driver in getting out of the vehicle who was then evaluated my EMTs.…

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Missing man on Joint Base Cape Cod found safe »

JOINT BASE CAPE COD – A report of a missing man prompted a search at Joint Base Cape Cod late Sunday morning. The man was reportedly last seen by one of the ranges on the base. About an hour later he was located and evaluated by EMTs. Further details were not immediately available.

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Video: Coast Guard escorts vessel with medical emergency into Hyannis Harbor »

HYANNIS – The Coast Guard and a Hyannis fire boat escorted a vessel with a medical emergency aboard into Hyannis Harbor Sunday morning. Once at the dock, the victim was transported to Cape Cod Hospital. Further details were not immediately available. Photo and video via Anchor-In Webcam.

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Vehicle burst into flames after striking deer on Route 195 in Wareham »

WAREHAM – A vehicle burst into flames after reportedly striking a deer on I-195 in Wareham about 8:15 AM Sunday. A Mass State Police trooper was able to get the driver to safety. Three vehicle in all were involved in the collision. One person was transported to St. Lukes Hospital in New Bedford.…

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Air fryer explosion causes extensive smoke in Orleans residential structure »

ORLEANS – An air fryer reportedly exploded on the second floor of a multi family building on West Road in Orleans about 10:30 PM Saturday. The damage was confined to the fryer and no injuries were reported. Firefighters had to ventilate heavy smoke from the second floor of the structure. Further…

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Two people evaluated after Jeep, Subaru collide in Yarmouth Port »

YARMOUTH PORT – At about 11 AM Saturday there was a two-vehicle crash on Route 6A in front of Peterson’s Market in Yarmouth Port. A Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and a Subaru Legacy appeared to have collided head-on. The occupants of both vehicles including two infants were evaluated at the…

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Small plane lands safely at Joint Base Cape Cod after declaring inflight emergency »

JOINT BASE CAPE COD – A small plane landed safely at Joint Base Cape Cod about 11 AM Saturday after the pilot reported an inflight emergency. The pilot reportedly indicated an electrical issue with the single engine Cessna which set down without damage or injuries. Flight tracking indicates the…

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Fire breaks out in chicken coop in Orleans »

ORLEANS – A fire was reported in a chicken coop in Orleans around 10 AM Saturday. The fire on Henson’s Way was quickly extinguished. It was not immediately clear if any chickens were injured. Further details were not immediately available.

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Traffic crash leaves vehicle on its side in Yarmouth Port »

YARMOUTH PORT – A traffic crash resulted in one vehicle rolling on its side in Yarmouth Port. The collision happened on Main Street (Route 6A) at Center Street just before 2 PM Friday. The occupants were evaluated and all declined to go to the hospital. Yarmouth Police are investigating the cause…

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Local firefighters graduate from State Firefighting Academy-Yarmouth recruit recognized as outstanding student »

BRIDGEWATER – From Mass Department of Fire Services: State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and Massachusetts Firefighting Academy leadership today announced the graduation of 22 firefighters from the 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program. “Massachusetts firefighters are on the frontlines…

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