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Knife-Threat E-Bike Heist at JFK Museum: Suspect Swiftly Caught Blocks Away [HN Photos] »

            HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN photo notes] – A late-night robbery at the JFK Museum on Main Street left a young man shaken but relieved after Barnstable Police swiftly apprehended the suspect and recovered his stolen electric bicycle. The incident unfolded…

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Car collides with two motorcycles in Bourne »

BOURNE – A car reportedly collided with two motorcycles in Bourne sometime after 8 PM Monday. The crash happened on Barlow’s Landing Road at County Road. Both riders were transported to a hospital with injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening. Bourne Police are investigating…

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Woman Suffers Severe Leg Injury When Car Slams into Hyannis Garage [HN photos] »

          HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN photo notes] – A woman was rushed to Cape Cod Hospital after being hit by a vehicle Monday evening. Shortly after 6:00 p.m., police and firefighters responded to an address on Compass Circle for a woman possibly suffering a broken leg.…

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Firefighters have to extricate victim after traffic crash in Marstons Mills »

MARSTONS MILLS – A serious traffic crash was reported about 8:45 AM Monday in Marstons Mills. Firefighters had to use the Jaws of Life to free an occupant from the wreckage of the crash at the intersection of Oak Street and Great Hill Drive. That victim was taken to Cape Cod Hospital under a trauma…

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Firefighters extinguish vehicle fire on Cranberry Highway in Bourne »

BOURNE – Bourne Police advised motorists to expect delays on the Scenic Highway due to a vehicle fire that has since been extinguished. There were no injuries. Police say  a 2017 Ford F-250 pickup was involved. Photos by Bourne Police/CWN The post Firefighters extinguish vehicle fire on Cranberry…

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ROAD RAGE CHAOS AT HYANNIS BEACH: BB GUN, KNIFE CLASH IN KALMUS PARKING LOT [HN VIDEO] »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS –  [HN video notes] – A heated road rage incident spiraled into a chaotic confrontation in the Kalmus Beach parking lot on Saturday evening, involving a BB gun, a knife, and a stolen Audi, according to police sources and the following Hyannis News video. The incident began…

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Car strikes utility pole closing Main Street in Orleans »

ORLEANS – A car struck a utility pole in Orleans about 9 PM Sunday. The crash happened by Friend’s Market. Main Street was closed between Brewster Cross Road and Route 28. No serious injuries were reported but firefighters mitigated a small fluid spill. Orleans Police are investigating the…

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Two people injured on West End Breakwater in Provincetown »

PROVINCETOWN – Two people were injured after reportedly falling on the West End Breakwater in Provincetown Sunday. Rescuers responded about 12:30 PM and evaluated one victim for a possible head injury and a second for a reported hip injury. At least one of the victims was transported to Cape Cod…

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Video: 17th annual Cape & Island Police K-9 Relief Fun motorcycle ride held Saturday »

DENNIS – The 17th annual Cape & Island Police K-9 Relief Fun motorcycle ride was held Saturday. Hundreds of motorcycles made the trip from Patriot Square in Dennis to MacMillan Wharf in Provincetown. As the name suggests, the organization helps to ease the burden of veterinary costs for retired…

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***  WATCH ***  FAMILY DISPLACED AFTER COTUIT HOME BURSTS INTO FLAMES »

COTUIT, MASSACHUSETTS –  [HN video notes]  –  As you will see and hear in the following HN Video, Cotuit Firefighters, along with crews from surrounding towns, battled a heavily involved structure fire at 60 Content Lane Saturday evening –  9/27/2025.  Upon arrival shortly…

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