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Dennis firefighters battle to keep RV fire from spreading to surrounding vehicles, structure »

DENNIS – A recreational vehicle caught fire in Dennis about 10:30 AM Thursday. Firefighters rushed to 184 Old Wharf Road, the Sun Retreats RV resort. Crews worked quickly as the flames threatened other vehicles and a structure. There were no immediate reports of injuries.

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IFAW monitoring ailing dolphin off Mashpee »

MASHPEE – Volunteers from the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) were monitoring an apparently ailing dolphin in the area of the New Seabury Marina Thursday morning. The dolphin was reported swimming in circles in a marshy area. IFAW was watching and ready to assist the dolphin if needed.

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Breaking: Firefighters extricate victims after major head-on crash in Mashpee »

MASHPEE – A major head-on crash was reported in Mashpee about 10 PM Wednesday. The collision happened on Nathan Ellis Highway (Route 151) at Old Barnstable Road. Firefighters had to extricate some victims from the wreckage. A MedFlight helicopter was requested to land at Falmouth Hospital for one…

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Car crashes into tree on Route 6 in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – A car reportedly went out of control and crashed into a tree in the median of Route 6 westbound in Yarmouth just before noon. The crash happened near the Union Street/Station Avenue exit. The driver was evaluated for unknown injuries. Mass State Police were on scene investigating. Traffic…

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BREAKING: Bourne Bridge reopens to four lanes ahead of schedule after maintenance project »

BOURNE – Traffic restrictions on the Bourne Bridge were lifted ahead of schedule Wednesday morning after crews completed a major paving and maintenance project that had reduced traffic to one lane in each direction since late April. According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, all four travel…

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Two people taken to hospital after traffic crash in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – Two people were transported to Falmouth Hospital after a traffic crash in Falmouth sometime after 9:30 AM. The collision happened on Waquoit Highway (Route 28) by Metoxit Road. A third person was treated and released at the scene. Falmouth Police are investigating the cause of the crash.

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Law Enforcement Torch Run happening today »

CAPE COD – The annual Law Enforcement Torch Run is being held today (Wednesday) on Cape Cod (this story will be updated): PROVINCETOWN – From Provincetown Police: We are honored to be the starting location for the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run. This morning, members of the Provincetown…

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9 residents displaced, firefighter injured after Plymouth house fire »

PLYMOUTH – From Plymouth Fire: Chief Neil Foley reports that the Plymouth Fire Department extinguished a fire in a four-unit house Tuesday morning. Nine residents were displaced by the fire, but uninjured. One Plymouth firefighter suffered a minor injury fighting the blaze. On Tuesday, May 12,…

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Harwich Man, 70, Arrested After Pointing Gun at Landscapers Over Leaf Blower Noise, Cops Say »

WEST HARWICH, MASSACHUSETTS — A 70-year-old Harwich resident was arrested Monday afternoon after allegedly confronting landscapers with a firearm over the noise from their leaf blowers, Harwich police said.   Sgt. Brendan Brickley and Officer Tom Griffiths were dispatched to a home on Burton Avenue…

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Gas line struck in Brewster »

BREWSTER – A construction crew struck a gas line in Brewster about 1 PM Tuesday. The incident happened in the 300 block of Millstone Road. National Grid was called to cap the leak. Traffic was detoured until the leak was mitigated. Further details were not immediately available.

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