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Standoff situation in Truro comes to peaceful end »

TRURO – A tense situation unfolded in Truro Tuesday afternoon. According to reports, a person barricaded themselves in a residence. In addition to Truro Police, Provincetown, Wellfleet and Mass State Police responded along with the Cape Cod Swat team. Shortly before 5:30 PM, it was reported the…

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Wellfleet Police seek person of interest »

WELLFLEET – The Wellfleet Police Department is asking for assistance from the community in identifying the female pictured above. The photo was taken today (Tuesday) at approximately 11:00 AM at Seaman’s Bank. If you recognize her, please contact Det. Michael Allen at the Wellfleet Police Department…

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Truck crashes into utility pole in Marstons Mills »

MARSTONS MILLS – A truck struck a utility pole in Marstons Mills about 10:30 AM Tuesday. The crash happened near Wakeby Road completely closing River Road. The driver appeared uninjured but had to remain inside the cab until Eversource could shut off the power due to live wires down on the truck.…

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***  WATCH ***  THREE SQUID FISHERMEN RESCUED AFTER BOAT CAPSIZES OFF SQUAW ISLAND »

HYANNIS PORT, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN VIDEO NOTES] – At around 10:00 p.m. Monday evening, police and firefighters rushed to the area of Squaw Island Road for a report that three squid fishermen were in the water (at least 2 without life jackets, according to radio transmissions) after their boat capsized.…

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Three people safe after vessel capsizes off Hyannis »

HYANNIS – Three people are safe after their vessel capsized plunging into the chilly 51 degree waters of Hyannis Harbor. The incident happened shortly before 10 PM Monday near Squaw Island. A Good Samaritan vessel assisted the victims who were then taken aboard a Hyannis fireboat and brought into…

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TEENAGE BOY STRUCK BY PICKUP TRUCK IN HYANNIS… SUFFERED SEVERE LEG FRACTURE [HN PHOTOS] »

          HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN PHOTO NOTES] – A teenage boy was severely injured after being struck by a pickup truck this afternoon. At around 4:46 p.m., Barnstable Police patrol officers and Hyannis FD EMTs rushed to Bearses Way where they found the young bicyclist…

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Plymouth firefighters extinguish mobile home fire »

PLYMOUTH – From Plymouth Fire: Fire Chief Neil Foley reports that the Plymouth Fire Department extinguished a fire in a mobile home on Monday morning. On Monday, May 5, at approximately 9:08 AM, Plymouth Fire responded to 35 Indian Trail within the Plymouth Mobile Estates for a reported structure…

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Pedestrian struck by car in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – A pedestrian was reportedly struck by a car in Hyannis. It happened about 4:45 PM on Pitcher’s Way by the Tractor Supply Company. The victim was transported to Cape Cod Hospital with a possible leg injury. Barnstable Police are investigating the crash. The post Pedestrian struck…

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Developing: Several dolphins strand in Chatham »

CHATHAM – Local officials and International Fund for Animal Welfare volunteers responded to Chatham Monday afternoon. At least five dolphins stranded in the Outermost Harbor area off Morris Island Road. The condition of the dolphins was not immediately clear. CWN will bring you further details…

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High school in Hyannis temporarily evacuated after heater starts smoking »

HYANNIS – The Pope John Paul II High School at 120 High School Road was evacuated for a short time Monday morning. Shortly before 8:30 AM, a heater in one of the rooms reportedly began smoking. Firefighters quickly mitigated the situation and ventilated the area. No injuries were reported. The…

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