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Driver facing OUI charge after hitting police officer outside Cape Cod Melody Tent »

HYANNIS – A driver is accused of hitting a police officer and leaving the scene in Hyannis late Wednesday evening. The incident happened as the officer was directing traffic as a event let out at the Cape Cod Melody Tent. Luckily the officer was not seriously injured and reportedly declined to…

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Transformer explosion causes power outages in parts of Barnstable and Hyannis »

HYANNIS – A transformer explosion was causing power outages in parts of Hyannis and Barnstable. It happened about 7:30 PM Wednesday on Phinney’s Lane near Attuck’s Road. Firefighters extinguished several small grass fires spared by the explosion. Eversource was called to make repairs.…

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Air Station Cape Cod assists in rescue of 6 people from burning vessel off New Hampshire »

PORTSMOUTH, NH – The Coast Guard rescued six people after a boat fire led to them abandoning ship 120 miles east of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Sunday. The fishing vessel Three Girls, an 81-ft trawler, had four crew members, the captain, and a NOAA observer aboard. At 8:56 p.m., Coast Guard Sector…

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Police investigating if alcohol was a factor after car vs tree in Barnstable »

BARNSTABLE – A car struck a tree in Barnstable around 1:30 AM Wednesday. The collision happened on Mary Dunn Road near Althea Drive. The driver was transported to Cape Cod Hospital. Barnstable Police are reportedly investigating if alcohol was a factor in the crash. The post Police investigating…

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Two-vehicle stalls traffic on Route 6 in West Barnstable »

WEST BARNSTABLE – A two-vehicle crash caused traffic delays on Route 6 in West Barnstable Tuesday. It happened about 5:30 PM westbound between Route 132 and Route 149. One person was taken to Cape Cod Hospital for evaluation. Mass State Police are investigating the crash. The post Two-vehicle stalls…

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Fire reported at Falmouth grocery store »

FALMOUTH – Fire was reported at the Jack and the Beanstalk store in Falmouth shortly after 7 AM Tuesday. Firefighters arrived at the Gifford Street Extension location to find equipment in the kitchen on fire. Crews worked to extinguish the flames and make sure the fire hadn’t spread any further.…

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Fire breaks out in Hyannis apartment »

HYANNIS – A fire broke out in an apartment in Hyannis Monday evening. Firefighters arriving at 80 Cedar Street about 8:30 PM Monday found a fire in a bathroom wall possibly due to an electrical malfunction. Crews opened the wall and extinguished the fire. No injuries were reported. Further details…

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Wareham Police determine suspicious vehicle was stolen, take illegal firearm off the streets »

WAREHAM – On August 11, 2024, at approximately 7:55 PM, Wareham officers were alerted to a suspicious motor vehicle in the area of 227 Onset Avenue. While officers were investigating it was learned that the vehicle was stolen. The three males associated with the vehicle were identified as; Rodney…

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Traffic crash causes delays on Route 6 in Eastham »

EASTHAM – A two-vehicle crash caused traffic delays in Eastham. The collision happened on State Highway (Route 6) at Governor Prence Road. Four people were evaluated with at least one transported to Cape Cod Hospital. Eastham Police are investigating the cause of the crash. Traffic delays were…

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WOMAN CHARGED AFTER EARLY MORNING ROLLOVER IN DENNIS [PLUS OTHER HN PHOTOS] »

TOP HN PHOTO: A woman is facing at least one criminal motor vehicle charge after Dennis Police officers responded to a single vehicle crash early this morning – Monday, 8/12/2024. The crash happened on Sea Street in Dennis Port shortly before 4:00 a.m. Dennis FD firefighters were also on hand,…

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