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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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Mashpee firefighters deliver healthy baby boy on side of Route 28 »

MASHPEE – From Mashpee Fire: Tuesday, Ambulance 3’s crew; FF D. Soffron, FF/P E. Faulkner and FF/P C. Celeste, teamed up with Ambulance 2’s FF/P M. Spears and FF J. O’Kane for a very special delivery—a handsome, healthy baby boy! Mom and dad were racing to Cape Cod Hospital,…

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Vehicle strikes utility pole and overturns in West Barnstable »

WEST BARNSTABLE – A vehicle reportedly struck a utility pole and rolled onto its side in West Barnstable. It happened about 1 PM Tuesday on High Street by Carlson Lane. The driver was able to self-extricate and appeared to have escaped any serious injury. Eversource was called to check the pole.…

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Water main break may cause traffic delays, pressure drops in Mashpee »

MASHPEE – From Mashpee Fire: **Attention Residents and Visitors of Monomoscoy Island** Please use caution on the island today. We are currently experiencing a water main break, and the Water Department is on-site with the Mashpee Police Department to resolve the issue. As they work to fix the situation,…

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Patchy light freezing drizzle possible Tuesday morning »

Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 332 PM EST Mon Feb 16 2026 …Patchy Light Freezing Drizzle Possible Tuesday Morning… A weak storm system passing to our north on Tuesday will bring with it a risk for patchy light freezing drizzle or flurries during the Tuesday…

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Gas line struck on Route 28 in Yarmouth causing traffic slowdowns »

YARMOUTH – A construction crew reportedly part of the sewer installation crew struck a gas line on Route 28 in Yarmouth shortly before 1 PM Monday. The incident happened by College Street just west of Winslow Gray Road. National Grid was called to the scene. Traffic delays were likely in the area.…

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Discovery of life jacket floating in water prompts search of Wellfleet harbor »

WELLFLEET – The discovery of a life jacket floating in the water prompted a search of Wellfleet harbor late Monday morning. The search appeared to be centered on the area of Jeremy’s Point. The search did not result in any further findings and was suspended pending further development. Photos…

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