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Head-on crash in Sandwich injures one »

SANDWICH – One person was injured in a head-on crash in Sandwich about 6 AM Tuesday. The crash happened at the intersection of Farmersville and Boardley Roads. The victim was transported to a hospital with unknown injuries. Sandwich Police are investigating the crash which closed the intersection…

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Two people injured in car vs tree crash across from Centerville fire station »

CENTERVILLE – Two people had to be extricated from a vehicle that struck in tree in Centerville. Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills (C-O-MM) firefighters responded to the scene on Falmouth Road (Route 28) directly across from the main fire station. The Jaws of Life were used to extricate the…

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Fire breaks out at Hyannis motel »

HYANNIS – A fire broke out about 5:30 AM at the America’s Best Value Inn at 206 Main Street. Firefighters responded to an alarm and received a call enroute that smoke was showing from the motel. There were no reported injuries. Fire crews were able to quickly put out the flames. The cause…

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Sunday photo essay: The colors of spring »

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

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Breaking: Car crashes into Staples in Orleans causing major damage »

ORLEANS – A car crashed into the Staples store at 136 Route 6A in Orleans sometime after 11:30.AM Saturday. The extent of injuries was not immediately clear, however, there was heavy damage. Fire officials concerned about a possible collapse of part of the building called for the Barnstable County…

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Sandwich firefighters keep brush fire from getting to houses »

SANDWICH – A brush fire scarred about an acre in Sandwich. Firefighters responded to the area of Camp Good News and were able to keep the flames from reaching any houses. No injuries were reported. It was not clear how the fire started. The post Sandwich firefighters keep brush fire from getting…

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Fire destroys pump house at Bourne cranberry bog »

BOURNE – A fire destroyed the pump house at a cranberry bog in Bourne. The fire was reported shortly before 7 AM Saturday. No injuries were reported. The exact cause of the fire is under investigation. The post Fire destroys pump house at Bourne cranberry bog appeared first on CapeCod.com.

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Touch a truck event being held on Sunday at the Wellfleet Drive-In »

WELLFLEET – A Touch-A-Truck event will be held at the Wellfleet Drive-In at 51 Route 6 on Sunday from 10 AM to 2 PM. There will be fire trucks, police cars, construction trucks, emergency vehicles and more. Officials are looking forward to seeing everyone and have some fun surprises planned –…

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Fire breaks out in Camper in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – A fire broke out in a camper in Falmouth sometime after 11 PM Friday. The fire was reported at 649 Brick Kiln Road which is listed as Big Guy Landscaping. No injuries were reported. Fire crews were able to keep the flames from spreading beyond the camper. The cause of the fire is […]…

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Brush fire extends to shed in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – A brush fire extended to a shed in Falmouth Friday evening. It happened about 9 PM on Blacksmith Shop Road. Firefighters were able to knock down the flames but the shed was a total loss. One person was evaluated by EMTs at the scene. The post Brush fire extends to shed in Falmouth appeared…

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