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Fire breaks out at Hyannis residence »

HYANNIS – Fire broke out at a residence in Hyannis about 10 PM Thursday evening. Smoke was showing from the garage area when crews arrived at ranch style home on Walnut Street. All four occupants safely evacuated and were evaluated at the scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The…

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State Police investigating if wrong way driver triggered traffic crash on Route 6 eastbound in West Barnstable »

WEST BARNSTABLE – A traffic crash was reported on Route 6 eastbound before the Route 149 exit about 6 PM Thursday. According to reports, two vehicles were involved with one ending up in the median with air bags deployed. Luckily no serious injuries were reported. State Police are investigating…

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Man airlifted after falling from roof in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – A man was seriously injured after reportedly falling about 12 feet from a roof in Falmouth. The incident happened on Winthrop Drive about 3 PM Thursday. The victim was transported to the Falmouth Airpark to meet a MedFlight helicopter to be flown to an off-Cape trauma center. Further…

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Breaking: Boat takes down power lines causing outages in Bourne and Sandwich »

BOURNE – A boat in tow reportedly snagged power lines on Route 6A near the Bourne/Sandwich town line sometime before 1 PM Thursday. Power outages were reported in parts of Sandwich and Bourne affecting some 772 Eversource customers. The utility was responding to make repairs. The post Breaking:…

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Three ambulances called to traffic crash in Centerville »

CENTERVILLE – Three ambulances were called to a traffic crash in Centerville shortly after 9 PM Wednesday. The collision happened at the intersection of Old Stage Road and Prince Hinckley Road. The extent of injuries was not immediately clear. The crash is under investigation by Barnstable Police.…

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Power knocked out to 1,000 Eversource customers in Centerville and Osterville mostly restored »

CENTERVILLE – Over 1,000 Eversource customers lost power about 3 PM Wednesday. The utility company blamed equipment for the damage and hoped to have service restored by 5 PM. Shortly after 4 PM, all but a handful of customers had been restored. CWN is checking with Eversource for further information.…

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SHOCKER: Another “Routine” Smash-Up at Infamous Hyannis Intersection Hospitalizes Two [HN Video] »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – In a twist that surprises absolutely no one familiar with the area, yet another two-vehicle collision rocked the notorious South Street and High School Road intersection last evening, sending two people to the hospital and narrowly averting a vehicular home breach courtesy…

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Two car crash sends one vehicle into porch of house in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – A two-car crash sent one vehicle into the porch of a house in Hyannis Tuesday evening. The crash happened shortly before 9:30 PM on South Street at High School Road. No serious injuries were reported. A building inspector was called to check the extent of the damage. Barnstable Police…

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Daytime tree clearing to prepare for Sagamore Bridge construction (Route 6) starts Wednesday »

BOURNE – From MassDOT: The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) will be performing tree clearing in preparation for foundation load testing needed for future construction of the new Sagamore Bridge (Route 6) in Bourne. The work is scheduled to take place daily between 7:00 AM and…

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Update: Victims of ice rescue identified as search continues for husband »

EASTHAM – From Eastham Police: **Update on water incident at Bee’s River, First Encounter Beach** On Tuesday, 2/17/26, an additional extensive search operation was conducted at Bee’s River. This multiagency search included personnel and assets from the Eastham Police and Fire Departments, Massachusetts…

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