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Dennis Fire to host charity bowling tournament »

DENNIS – The Dennis Fire Department is hosting a charity bowling tournament on Sunday March 29th from 5 PM to 8 PM at Ryan Family Amusements 1067 Route 28 in South Yarmouth. The event will consists of 3 games of tenpin bowling with rollover, 50/50, raffle prizes and more. Anyone without an average…

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Breaking: Multiple units responding to ice rescue in Eastham »

EASTHAM – Multiple units are responding to an ice rescue at First Encounter Beach in Eastham. Initial reports say an officer following a dog heard someone calling for help in the icy water about 9:30 AM Saturday. Divers are among the units rushing to the scene. CWN will bring you further details…

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Harwich Fire holds swearing in, recognition ceremony »

HARWICH – From Harwich Fire: A ceremony held Friday at Harwich Fire Headquarters celebrated the achievements of over twenty Harwich firefighters. Chief LeBlanc talked about tradition and the importance of these events, telling the assembled crowd, “You are a big part of this tradition of…

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No serious injuries reported after minivan, ambulance collide in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – One person was transported to Falmouth Hospital for evaluation after a collision between a private ambulance and a minivan in Falmouth. The crash happened about 5 PM Friday on Woods Hole Road west of Mill Road. The road was blocked while the scene was worked and Falmouth Police investigated…

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Coast Guard ice breaker opens Saquatucket Harbor to marine traffic »

HARWICH – From Harwich Fire: On Thursday, the U.S. Coast Guard Northeast aid to navigation boat out of Woods Hole made a journey to Saquatucket Harbor to help break open the channel to allow the commercial fishing fleet to leave the harbor. Harbormaster John Harker has been knocking on every door…

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Car fire causes delays on Route 6 in Orleans »

ORLEANS – A fully involved car fire caused traffic delays on Route in Orleans. The fire was reported by the Rock Harbor Road overpass between the Route 6A exit and the Eastham rotary shortly before 5 PM Thursday. There were no reports on injuries. Firefighters were able to quickly douse the flames…

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Rollover crash just over the Sagamore Bridge snarls morning commute »

BOURNE – A rollover crash was reported on Route 6 eastbound just over the Sagamore Bridge about 6:10 AM Thursday. The driver was able to self-extricate from the vehicle which ended up on its roof and appeared to have escaped any serious injury. Mass State Police are investigating the crash which…

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Toddler airlifted from Hyannis with burn injuries »

HYANNIS – A toddler reportedly suffered burns from hot liquid in Hyannis. Firefighters responded to a Lexington Drive residence around 10:20 AM Tuesday and called for a MedFlight helicopter to land at Cape Cod Gateway Airport to fly the victim to a burn center. Further details were not immediately…

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Seat Belts Save Lives: Unbelted Passenger Transported to Hospital after Rollover in W. Barnstable [HN Photos] »

      WEST BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS — A dramatic rollover crash on Route 6 westbound underscored the life-saving power of seat belts, with one unbuckled passenger rushed to the hospital while others walked away unscathed, according to radio transmissions. Emergency responders, including…

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Snowy conditions may have led to rollover crash in West Barnstable »

WEST BARNSTABLE – The snowy conditions may have let to a vehicle reportedly lost control and rolled on its roof.The crash happened about 11:15 PM Monday on Route 6 westbound between Route 132 and Route 149. At least one person was transported to Cape Cod Hospital for evaluation. Mass State Police…

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