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Retired Falmouth Fire Chief passes away »

FALMOUTH – From Falmouth Fire-Rescue: The Falmouth Fire Rescue Department regrets to announce the passing of Retired Fire Chief George W. Packish. Chief Packish joined the then Falmouth Fire Department on April 3, 1966. Rising through the ranks, he was appointed Chief of the Department on March…

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Traffic crash closes “alley” section of Route 6 near Harwich/Dennis town line »

HARWICH – A two-vehicle crash occurred in Harwich about 2:30 PM Monday. The collision on the “alley” section near the Harwich/Dennis town line shutdown the roadway while the scene was worked. One person was transported to Cape Cod Hospital. Mass State Police are investigating the cause…

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Falmouth Police investigate car vs pole crash »

FALMOUTH – Falmouth Police are investigating this car vs pole crash. It happened late Monday morning on Wild Harbor Road near Chester Street. No injuries were reported. The post Falmouth Police investigate car vs pole crash appeared first on CapeCod.com.

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: Jonathan Lyman (FL) »

Jonathan Lyman, Age Now: 17, Missing: 07/04/2025. Missing From Defuniak Springs, FL. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Covington County Sheriff’s Office (Alabama) 1-334-428-2641.

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Dump truck collides with utility pole knocking out power in Bourne »

BOURNE – A dump truck struck a utility pole in Bourne about 8:30 AM Monday. The incident happened on Shore Road south of Barlow’s Landing Road. The driver was not injured. Power was knocked out to about 200 Eversource customers. The crash is under investigation by Bourne Police. The post…

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Car strikes building in Provincetown »

PROVINCETOWN – A car struck a building at the corner of Montello Street and Commercial Street in Provincetown just before 11 PM Sunday evening. There were no immediate reports of injuries. A building inspector was called to check the extent of the damage. Further details were not immediately available.…

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Swimmer taken to hospital after near-drowning at Hathaway’s Pond in Barnstable »

BARNSTABLE – Officials rushed to Hathaway’s Pond off Phinney’s Lane about 7:00 PM Sunday for a report of a near-drowning. The victim was conscious and out of the water when EMTs arrived but was transported to Cape Cod Hospital for further evaluation. The post Swimmer taken to hospital…

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Developing: Officials respond to emergency situation involving heavy equipment in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – Emergency officials rushed to a Hyannis neighborhood around 5:15 PM Sunday. According to reports, there was an incident with a large piece of equipment, possibly a tree truck. Eversource was requested to cut power to the area. Two people were injured, one serious enough for EMTs to call…

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***  WATCH ***  WOMAN SUSPECTED OF CRASHING INTO YARMOUTH HOME, FLEEING ON FOOT… »

  YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS – At approximately 6:15 this morning, police and firefighters received a report that a vehicle had just crashed into a house at 240 South Shore Drive. A Mercedes SUV apparently took out a 25 MPH speed limit sign and barreled through a fence… before crashing through…

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Breaking: Pilot, two passengers safe after plane goes down on Martha’s Vineyard »

MARTHA’S VINEYARD – A small plane went down late Sunday morning on Martha’s Vineyard. According to initial reports the aircraft, described as a bi-plane, was on or near Chappaquiddick Island. The pilot and two passengers are reported safe on the beach with no injuries. CWN will bring…

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