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Boat catches fire in Sandwich »

SANDWICH – A boat caught fire in a yard in Sandwich. The call on Kiah’s way happened about 4:30 PM Tuesday. Firefighters contained the fire to the vessel and no damage was done to the house. One person was evaluated for minor burns. Further details were not immediately available. The post…

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Traffic crash stalls traffic on Route 6 in Harwich »

HARWICH – A traffic crash stalled traffic on Route 6 in Harwich around 4:20 PM Tuesday. The collision happened westbound between Route 137 & Route 124. One person was transported to Cape Cod Hospital. Mass State Police are investigating the cause of the crash. The post Traffic crash stalls…

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***  WATCH ***  HYANNIS YOUTH CENTER EVACUATED FOR AMMONIA LEAK [HN VIDEO REPORT] »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS –  [HN VIDEO REPORT]  –  Alarms sounded and the Hyannis Youth and Community Center was evacuated after detectors sensed an ammonia leak. Hyannis Firefighters responded to address the hazardous situation.  (There were no injuries reported.)  Press play…

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Person escapes serious injury after apparent gas explosion in oven in Wellfleet »

WELLFLEET – One person was lucky to escape serious injury after an apparent gas explosion in Wellfleet. The incident happened around noon Tuesday at the Chequessett Yacht and Country Club on Chequessett Neck Road. The oven was destroyed by the explosion but the victim did not sustain any serious…

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Police investigating three-vehicle West Barnstable crash… [HN Photos] »

WEST BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN Photo Notes] – Police and firefighters responded to a three-vehicle crash this morning at the intersection of Oak Street and the Service Road. The crash happened around 9:15 a.m. According to radio transmissions, a woman was initially trapped inside one of the…

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Hyannis Youth and Community Center evacuated after ammonia leak »

HYANNIS – The Hyannis Youth and Community Center on Bassett Lane was evacuated after reports of an ammonia leak about 10 AM Tuesday. No injuries were reported. Hazardous Materials technicians were called to assist personnel with mitigating the leak. Further details were not immediately available.…

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Several evaluated after three-vehicle crash in West Barnstable »

WEST BARNSTABLE – Several people were evaluated after a three-vehicle crash in West Barnstable. The collision happened 9:15 AM Tuesday at Oak Street and Service Road. Traffic was tied up in the area while the scene was worked. Barnstable Police are investigating the cause of the crash. The post…

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Two-vehicle crash closes Route 6A in Yarmouth Port »

YARMOUTH PORT – At about 3:30 PM Monday afternoon there was a two-vehicle crash on Route 6A near Strawberry Lane in Yarmouth Port. A Ford C-Max and a Mini Cooper Countryman collided The drivers were evaluated at the scene. Rt 6A was closed in both directions until the scene was cleared. Yarmouth…

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Latest crash at Hyannis intersection under investigation »

HYANNIS – At about 11 AM Monday there was a two-vehicle crash at Stevens Street and Bassett Lane in Hyannis. A Ford F-150 pickup truck and a Toyota Camry collided. Both drivers were evaluated at the scene. This intersection has 4-way stop signs and this is the second crash there in just over a…

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Mashpee Fire Chief John Phelan retiring after 34 years »

MASHPEE – Mashpee Fire Chief John Phelan is retiring after 34 years of dedicated service to the town of Mashpee. The station doors will be open for people to greet and congratulate the Chief from 9 AM to noon on Friday December 6th, with a recognition and presentation ceremony to be held at 10…

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