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Hyannis Male Flees on Foot After Alleged Attack on Girlfriend and Threats to 2-Year-Old Son; Toddler Safely Rescued by Police [HN Photos] »

      HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS — Barnstable Police launched an urgent manhunt Monday evening after a woman reported being attacked by her boyfriend at a residence on Bearses Way, with the suspect — the father of the couple’s 2-year-old son — fleeing on foot after allegedly threatening…

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HazMat technicians called for mercury spill in Mashpee »

MASHPEE – Hazardous materials technicians were called to a reported mercury spill in Mashpee Monday afternoon. Firefighters evacuated the building on Mall Way when they arrived about 4 PM. No injuries were reported. Further details were not immediately available.

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Chatham Police issue statement on difference between electric dirt bikes, electric bicycles-warn of hefty fines »

CHATHAM – From Chatham Police: Please make sure you know the law and differences between the types of electric bikes. Some classes of these bikes can reach dangerous speeds for children! If there are NO pedals, or it can travel faster than 20 MPH it’s NOT an e-bike, it’s a moped or motorcycle,…

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Provincetown Police hold swearing-in ceremony for deputy chief, lieutenant »

PROVINCETOWN – From Provincetown Police: Mondayy marks an important day for the Provincetown Police Department as Deputy Chief Spoor and Lieutenant Landry were officially sworn into their new positions. Deputy Chief Spoor brings 15 years of full time law enforcement experience and an extensive…

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Rip Current Advisory in effect Monday »

Rip Current Statement Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 446 AM EDT Mon Jun 8 2026 …HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING… * WHAT…Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE…Barnstable MA and Nantucket MA Counties.…

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Stolen Brockton Subaru Cornered in Harwich Cul-de-Sac After Failing to Stop for Dennis Patrolman »

    HARWICH, MASSACHUSETTS — A Subaru Crosstrek stolen Brockton led a Dennis police patrolman on an early-morning pursuit that ended peacefully in a dead-end Harwich cul-de-sac Sunday, with the driver surrendering hands-out the window while the patrolman waited for backup. At approximately…

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Man airlifted after falling from horse in Sandwich »

SANDWICH – A man was airlifted to an off-Cape trauma center after reportedly falling off a horse. The incident happened at a farm on Old County Road in Sandwich. Further details were not immediately available.

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Several ambulances called to crash involving a box truck on Route 28 in Dennis »

DENNIS – Three vehicles including a box truck collided in Dennis shortly before 1:30 PM Satutday. Ambulances from Yarmouth and Harwich were called to the scene on Route 28 at Depot St. Traffic delays were likely in the area. Further details were not immediately available.

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Electrical issue leads to mattress fire in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – Firefighters were called to a Bishop’s Terrace residence in Hyannis shortly before noon Saturday. According to reports, an electrical issue led to a mattress fire in a second floor bedroom. The fire was confined to the area and no injuries were reported. Further details were not…

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Notes from the Overnight: Pickup Truck Jumps Curb, Slams into Utility Pole in West Yarmouth [HN Photos] »

            WEST YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS — A pickup truck traveling west on Route 28 veered across the oncoming lane, jumped a curb and slammed into a utility pole in front of the Yarmouth Resort shortly before midnight Friday. The driver remained at the scene and spoke…

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