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HYTOWN CONFIDENTIAL: Downtown Photos Capture a “Quiet Night” in Hyannis, Massachusetts »

Last night’s HN photo roundup paints a familiar picture of downtown Hyannis after dark. While no “major” incidents disrupted the area, the overnight hours were far from uneventful. From minor fender-benders and parking lot narcotic investigations to paramedics providing medical services…

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Downed power line sparks brush fire in Orleans »

ORLEANS – A downed power line sparked a brush fire in Orleans sometime after 3 PM Sunday. Firefighters called for brush trucks to get through the each the rugged terrain near the Orleans town well field off Eli Rogers Road. Eversource was requested to cut power to the line so the fire could be…

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Small plane lands safely at Hyannis after reporting smoke in the cockpit »

HYANNIS – A small plane landed safely at Cape Cod Gateway Airport in Hyannis about 3 PM Sunday after the pilot reported possible smoke in the cockpit. The pilot set down safely and no injuries were reported. The FAA will investigate the incident. The post Small plane lands safely at Hyannis after…

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Developing: Multiple law enforcement agencies responding to scene in National Park in Provincetown »

PROVINCETOWN – Multiple law enforcement agencies were responding to a scene in Provincetown Sunday morning. Provincetown Police, National Park Service Rangers, and State Police Detectives assigned to the District Attorney’s office responded to a remote area of Hatches Harbor near the dike…

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Several people evaluated after traffic collision in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – Several people were evaluated after a traffic collision in Yarmouth. It happened shortly after 9:30 AM Sunday at Buck Island Road and Town Brook Road. Traffic was detoured around the scene. The crash is under investigation by Yarmouth Police. The post Several people evaluated after traffic…

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Traffic jammed after three-vehicle crash on Route 6 westbound in Sandwich »

SANDWICH – Three vehicles collided on Route 6 westbound shortly after 9 AM Sunday. Luckily no serious injuries were reported in the crash just before the Route 130 exit. Traffic was backed up in the area. Mass State Police are investigating the cause of the crash. The post Traffic jammed after…

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Breaking: Major crash reported in Orleans »

ORLEANS – A major traffic was reported in Orleans about 8 AM Sunday. Three vehicles were reportedly involved with at least two colliding head-on. Firefighters used the Jaws of Life to extricate at least one victim from the wreckage. One person was transported to Cape Cod Gateway Airport to meet…

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Motorcyclist transported to trauma center after rotary crash »

BOURNE – A motorcyclist was injured in a crash at the Otis Rotary on Route 28 about 1:45 AM Sunday. The victim was transported to St. Luke’s Hospital trauma center in New Bedford. Further details were not immediately available. The post Motorcyclist transported to trauma center after rotary…

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Sunday photo essay: Sky colors »

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

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DRUNK DRIVER FACES FELONY GUN CHARGES AFTER CRASH INJURES 3, CLOSES BOURNE BRIDGE, STATIES SAY »

BOURNE, MASSACHUSETTS — According to a Massachusetts State Police media statement, a drunk driver from Maine faces a slew of charges, including felony gun violations, after causing a serious two-car crash on the Bourne Bridge that injured three people and shut down the vital Cape Cod connector for…

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