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Two-vehicle Hyannis crash sends one to CCH… [HN photos] »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – Shortly after 9:00 a.m. Saturday morning  –  5/24/25  –  Barnstable Police and Hyannis Firefighters responded to Route 28 near the intersection with Spring Street for a two-vehicle crash. Thick weekend traffic needed to be occasionally stopped in both directions…

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Sunday photo essay: Dramatic skies »

All photos by Jane Sheehy Emplit/CWN The post Sunday photo essay: Dramatic skies appeared first on CapeCod.com.

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Health Officials Respond to a Hepatitis A Virus Exposure in Provincetown »

PROVINCETOWN – From town of Provincetown: Provincetown health officials are working closely with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MADPH) and Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment to respond to a case of Hepatitis A linked to a food service employee at The Red Inn,…

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Jeep found stuck in sand and abandoned at Harwich beach »

HARWICH – Around 7 AM Saturday, a person walking on Bank Street beach spotted a vehicle stuck in the sand. Harwich Police arrived on scene and determined the Jeep belonged to an out-of-town man. Police found out the teenage son with permission had the vehicle for the weekend. HPD called for a tow…

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Barnstable Police investigating two vehicle crash on Route 28 in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – Barnstable Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash in Hyannis. The collision happened about 9:15 AM Saturday on Route 28 at Spring St in Hyannis. One person was transported to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. Two others were treated and released at the scene. The post Barnstable…

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JURY FINDS W. YARMOUTH MAN NOT GUILTY OF 2011 HYANNIS MURDER »

ABOVE: Curtis Collins being led into Barnstable District Court in shackles on March 8, 2023, charged with one count of murder for the February 27, 2011 homicide of Todd Lampley   BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS – The Barnstable Superior Court clerk’s office confirmed yesterday that Curtis Collins…

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Eastham Police challenge students with “Nauset CSI” »

EASTHAM – From Eastham Police: Monday at Nauset Regional High School Eastham Police Officers, as well as three Criminal Investigating Officers from the Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office, assisted Forensics Teacher Karen Hepinstall by judging “Nauset CSI.” “Nauset CSI” is a challenge…

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Harwich Police hold award ceremony »

HARWICH – From Harwich Police: Thursday evening, the Harwich Police Association hosted their annual awards dinner, providing an opportunity to celebrate the outstanding work of the police association and the police department. This event serves as a time for association members, department employees,…

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Person suffers serious facial burns in Chatham »

CHATHAM – A person reportedly suffered serious electrical burns to their face in Chatham. Rescuers were called to a Sears Road location just after 8 PM Friday. MedFlight was not available due to weather so the victim was rushed to Cape Cod Hospital. Further details were not immediately available.…

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Four-vehicle crash stalls traffic coming onto Cape Cod »

BOURNE – A four-vehicle traffic crash caused delays for motorists coming onto Cape Cod for the holiday weekend. The collision happened about 7:30 PM Friday on Route 6 eastbound not far from the Sagamore Bridge. No serious injuries were reported. Mass State Police are investigating the cause of…

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