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Drunk Driver’s Erratic Spree Ends in Yarmouth Utility Pole Crash, Cops Say »

SOUTH YARMOUTH, Mass. — A West Yarmouth man was arrested Thursday after his pickup truck careened erratically through local streets, nearly colliding with other vehicles and pedestrians before slamming into a utility pole, according to a Yarmouth PD statement. Yarmouth Police received multiple 911…

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Barnstable Kids Day returns August 12 with free family fun at Barnstable High School »

Barnstable Kids Day Returns August 12 with Free Family Fun at Barnstable High School HYANNIS — Families across Barnstable are invited to celebrate community, public safety, and summer fun during Barnstable Kids Day on Wednesday, August 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Barnstable High School. Hosted by…

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Erratic operation, crash result in drunk driving arrest in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – From Yarmouth Police: Yarmouth Police received multiple 911 calls on Thursday afternoon reporting a pickup truck was driving erratically in the area of Old Main Street and South Street. Callers reported the vehicle was unable to maintain its lane and nearly struck other vehicles head-on.…

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Two people injured in traffic crash in front of Upper Cape Cod Technical School in Bourne »

BOURNE – Two people were injured in a crash on Sandwich Road at the entrance to Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School in Bourne about 6:45 AM. One person was transported to Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence. A second victim was transported to Falmouth Hospital. Bourne Police are…

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Half-Naked Man Yanked from Tractor-Trailer Cab in Early-Morning Hyannis Break-In [HN Photos] »

            HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS — [DEVELOPING] – Just after 3 a.m. Thursday, a driver arriving for work at Sun Island Delivery on Attucks Lane was startled to find a half-naked man inside the cab of his tractor-trailer. He immediately called police. Barnstable Police…

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Two vehicle crash in Harwich sends one person to Cape Cod Hospital »

HARWICH – A two-vehicle collision sent one person to Cape Cod Hospital. The crash happened about 3:10 PM Wednesday on Route 28 @ Lothrop Avenue. The crash is under investigation by Harwich Police.

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Worker critically injured in industrial accident in Wareham »

WAREHAM – A worker was critically injured in an industrial accident in Wareham Wednesday morning. Rescuers rushed to 15 Kendrick Road, Chatham Village Foods, about 9:45 AM and had to extricate the victim. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is investigating the incident. Further…

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Firearm discharged during early morning disturbance in Plymouth »

PLYMOUTH – From Plymouth Police: At approximately 3:45 AM, Plymouth Police responded to a residence on Royal Street for a reported disturbance involving a firearm. Initial reports indicated that a male party had assaulted another resident, discharged a firearm inside the residence, and then fled…

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Barnstable Police: North Street and Bassett Lane intersection closed during daytime hours following crash »

HYANNIS – Motorists traveling through Barnstable should expect traffic disruptions over the next two days as crews complete repairs following a motor vehicle crash. According to the Barnstable Police Department, the intersection of North Street and Bassett Lane will be closed from 7 a.m. to…

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Two vehicles collide in Eastham sending one person to the hospital »

EASTHAM – Two vehicles collided in Eastham about 11:30 AM Wednesday sending one person to Cape Cod Hospital. The crash happened at Herring Brook and Massasoit Roads. Eastham Police are investigating the cause of the crash. Further details were not immediately available.

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