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Mashpee Police investigating reported assault and battery between two students at Mashpee High School »

MASHPEE – From Mashpee Police Chief Scott W. Carline: On May 25th, 2024 the Mashpee Police Department School Resource Officer was made aware of an assault and battery that had occurred at the Mashpee High School between two students. The school resource officer was also made aware  that there…

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Breaking: Traffic crash results in damage to two buildings in Harwich »

HARWICH – A traffic crash reportedly caused damage to two structures in Harwich around 10:15 AM Tuesday. According to initial reports, the Whimsy Boutique at 121 Route 28 suffered significant damage. The building across the street at 126 Route 28, the former Irish Pub, suffered minor damage. One…

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Brewster Fire/Rescue Receives $7,900.00 in Fire Safety Education Grants »

BREWSTER – On Monday June 3, Brewster Fire was awarded two FY 2024 Fire Safety Education grants from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The first is a Student Awareness of Fire Education or (SAFE) grant in the amount of $4,700.00 that will support costs associated with training and placing firefighters…

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Barnstable, West Barnstable FDs receive two state grants »

BARNSTABLE – The Barnstable Fire Department announces that it has received the Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) grant in the amount of $7,200.00 and the Senior SAFE Program grant in the amount of $3,600.00. The grant was awarded to Barnstable Fire Department on behalf of a joint application…

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***  WATCH ***  MAN ACCUSED OF “OPEN & GROSS LEWDNESS” ON HYANNIS FAMILY BEACH… »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN VIDEO NOTES] – [DEVELOPING] – At around 7:45 p.m. Monday evening, Barnstable Police patrol officers responded to Kalmus Beach for a report of man engaging in “open and gross lewdness” in front of a young woman. As you will see in the following HN Video, officers…

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Three-vehicle crash snarls traffic near Cape Cod Mall in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – A three-vehicle caused traffic delays in Hyannis. The crash happened sometime after 8:30 PM Monday on Falmouth Road (Route 28) at Walton Avenue behind the Cape Cod Mall. No serious injuries were reported. Barnstable Police are investigating the cause of the crash. The post Three-vehicle…

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Man injured after vehicle radiator explodes in Dennis »

DENNIS – A man reportedly suffered burns after a vehicle radiator exploded sending antifreeze shooting out. It happened sometime after 5 PM in the small rest area just after the end of the divided section of Route 6.The victim was transported to Cape Cod Hospital with some burns but is expected…

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No injuries after ambulance involved in crash in Dennis »

DENNIS – A Dennis Fire ambulance was involved in a crash sometime after 5 PM Monday. The crash happened at the intersection of Route 134 & Upper County Road. A landscaping truck was also reportedly involved. No injuries were reported. CWN is checking with Dennis Fire for further details.  …

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Hazmat crews called to Harwich for mercury spill »

HARWICH – Hazardous materials technicians responded to a residence in Harwich around 3:30 PM Monday. According to reports there was a mercury spill at a residence on Gilbert Lane between Lothrop Avenue and Sisson Road. No injuries were reported. Further details were not immediately available. The…

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FIREFIGHTERS DIVE IN AND PULL MAN FROM CENTERVILLE RIVER… [HN “VIDEO”] [NEW DETAILS] »

C-O-MM UPDATE – C-O-MM FIRE DISTRICT RESPONDED TO PERSON IN THE WATER WITH A MEDICAL EMERGENCY: June 6, 2024 (Centerville, MA) – Today at approximately 1332 hours, a 911 call was jointly received by the Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills Fire Department (C-O-MM) and Barnstable Police…