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*** WATCH *** High-Speed Chase Starts in Sandwich, Hits 125 MPH on Route 3 Before State Police Terminate Pursuit in Plymouth »

ABOVE: A marked Barnstable Police unit, lights and sirens activated, passes HN on Old Stage Road in an effort to intercept the Sandwich Police pursuit. [with HN overlay] SANDWICH, MASSSACHUSETTS — A Sandwich police officer initiated a high-speed pursuit Saturday evening that began in Sandwich,…

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Orleans Police to hold annual block party on Wednesday August 19th »

ORLEANS – From Orleans Police: Join us for a fun-filled evening with the Orleans Police Department on Wednesday, August 19th, from 6:00 PM–9:00 PM on Main Street in Orleans! Bring the whole family and come enjoy an evening of community, fun, and getting to know your local police officers. Food…

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Car crashes into patio of house in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – A car reportedly crashed into the covered patio of a house in Falmouth around 9:45 PM Sunday. Luckily the house itself was spared any significant damage and no injuries were reported. Falmouuth Police are investigating the incident.

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Truro firefighters extinguish vehicle fire at winery »

TRURO – Truro firefighters responded to the Truro Vineyards on Shore Road (Route 6A) early Sunday afternoon for a vehicle fire. The car was fully involved on arrival and crews stretched a hose line to douse the flames. No injuries were reported.

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Victim with acute medical condition airlifted from Orleans Sunday morning »

ORLEANS – From Orleans Police: Sunday morning, the Orleans Police and Fire Departments worked together to provide rapid medical assistance during a serious medical emergency. Thanks to the coordination of our first responders and MedFlight, critical support was provided during the incident. 

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Route 28 in Mashpee closed after vehicle strikes utility pole »

MASHPEE – A vehicle struck a utility pole in Mashpee around 6:15 AM Sunday. The crash happened on Falmouth Road (Route 28) by Industrial Drive. The driver was able to self-extricate and appeared to have escaped serious injury. Route 28 in that stretch was expected to remain closed for some time…

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Man Found Bleeding with Eye Bulging Out at Hyannis Park [HN Photos] »

                  HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS — Shortly after 4 a.m. Sunday, Barnstable Police responded to a loud noise complaint at Aselton Park on South Street and found a disturbing scene: one man severely injured and bleeding from a forehead wound with his…

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Water rescues reported in Brewster, Sandwich »

BREWSTER – At least one person was rescued after their kayak capsized on Long Pond about 12:45 PM Saturday. Brewster and Harwich rescuers responded. No injuries were reported. SANDWICH – Four people on a raft were unable to get back to shore off Town Neck Beach around 3:30 PM Saturday. A…

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Mashpee officials respond to near drowning at John’s Pond in Mashpee »

MASHPPEE – Rescuers ruehed to Coast Guard Beach on John’s Pond in mashpee around 12:20 PM Saturday. According to reports, a woman was pulled from the water and CPR was being administered before the victim was rushed to Cape Cod Hospital.

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Medical condition may have led to crash on Route 6 ramp in Harwich »

HARWICH – Officials are investigating if a medical condition led to a crash on a Route 6 ramp in Harwich. About 8:55 AM Saturday, a vehicle went into the woods along the ramp from Route 124 to Route 6 eastbound. The driver was transported to Cape Cod Hospital. The ramp was closed for a time […]

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