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Breaking: Power grid cut requested in Yarmouth after van strikes pole and overturns »

YARMOUTH – A van reportedly struck a utility pole and overturned in Yarmouth about 1 PM Sunday. Reports indicated at least one pole was down along with multiple wires at the scene on Wilson Road. Fire officials ordered a grid cut in order to safely access the vehicle to check on and extricate the…

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Yarmouth Water Department issues alert »

YARMOUTH – From Yarmouth Water Department: DRINKING WATER NOTICE To all users of the Yarmouth Water System located in Yarmouth, Massachusetts This is an important notice – please translate it for anyone who does not understand English. THIS IS NOT AN EMERGENCY. Our water system routinely…

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Plymouth Police seek alleged hit & run vehicle after pedestrian struck »

PLYMOUTH – From Plymouth Police: At approximately 6:30 PM, Plymouth Police responded to a report of a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle in the area of 280 Court Street. It is believed the victim was struck by a white work van, possibly a GMC, with white piping on the roof, silver rims, and damage…

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Dryer fire extends to ceiling of Hyannis laundromat »

HYANNIS – A fire was reported in a dryer at Love Your Laundry at 32 Corporation Street in Hyannis shortly before 6 PM Saturday. An automatic alarm brought firefighters to the scene where they discovered the fire spreading to the ceiling of the laundromat before crews doused the flames. No injuries…

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Basement Fire in Marstons Mills Home Swiftly Contained by Firefighters »

      MARSTONS MILLS, MASSACHUSETTS – Firefighters from the Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills Fire Department responded to a basement fire at a residence on Cammett Road on Saturday afternoon, quickly extinguishing the blaze and preventing it from spreading further. The incident…

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Fire breaks out at Marstons Mills home »

MARSTONS MILLS – Fire broke out at a home in Marstons Mills shortly after 1 PM Saturday. Smoke was pouring from the residence on Cammett Road when firefighters arrived. It did not appear anyone was home at the time of the fire and no injuries were reported. The fire was reportedly centered in the…

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Two people taken to hospital after traffic crash in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – Two people were transported to Cape Cod Hospital after a traffic crash in Hyannis. The collision happened about 11:20 PM on Iyannough Road (Route 28) at Transportation Avenue. The extent of injuries was not immediately clear. Traffic delays were likely for a time as both vehicles had…

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Vehicle overturns in Bourne »

BOURNE – A vehicle overturned in Bourne shortly before 8 AM Saturday. The crash happened on the ramp from the Scenic Highway to Route 3. The driver was able to self-extricate and appeared to have escaped injury. The cause of the crash is under investigation. The post Vehicle overturns in Bourne…

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Barnstable Police Detective Investigated After Leaving Her Firearm in Public Juvenile Court Restroom »

ABOVE: HN file photo of a Barnstable Police squad car blocking traffic at a recent car crash… HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – A Barnstable Police Department detective has been the subject of an internal investigation after reportedly leaving her firearm unattended in a public restroom at Barnstable…

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Live storm blog: High winds causing scattered power outages »

CAPE COD – Check this article for continuing coverage as high winds move across the Cape: 1:30 PM update: Mesonet wind reports: 68 MPH gust at Scusset Beach, 59 MPH wind gust at Hatch Beach in Eastham, 58 MPH gust in Woods Hole. Over 1,000 Eversource customers are without power in Orleans, 500+…

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