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Photo essay: Frozen in Time…Cape Cod in the deep freeze »

The storm that buried parts of the Mid-Atlantic with a foot of snow was, aside from a gusty breeze, pretty much a miss for the Cape. The peninsula remains locked in a deep freeze that shows no sign of abating anytime soon. Our intrepid photographer was out catching some of the frozen scenes: The post…

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Brewster Fire rescues two people in distress on a trail near Wings Neck Beach »

BREWSTER – Two people and a dog were rescued by Brewster firefighters after running into distress on a trail near Wings Neck Beach. Crews put the people in survival suits to get through the ice to safety. They were evaluated for possible hypothermia. The post Brewster Fire rescues two people in…

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Two people taken to hospital after three-vehicle crash in Mashpee »

MASHPEE – Two people were transported to Cape Cod Hospital after a three-vehicle crash in Mashpee about 10 PM Saturday. The collision happened on Falmouth Road (Route 28) at Orchard Road. Route 28 was closed in the area while the scene was worked. The cause of the crash is under investigation by…

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Breaking: Bourne Bridge closed after double rollover crash »

BOURNE – The Bourne Bridge was closed about 7:45 PM Saturday after a reported head-on crash that caused both vehicles to overturn. Firefighters had to extricate at one person from the wreckage. The injuries did not appear to be life-threatening. From Bourne Police: The Bourne Bridge is currently…

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Coast Guard conducting large search after EPIRB alert leads to discovery of a body, debris field »

GLOUCESTER – From U.S. Coast Guard: The U.S. Coast Guard Northeast District is conducting a search and rescue response following an emergency position-indicating radio beacon (EPIRB) activation from a fishing vessel 25 miles off the coast of Cape Ann, Friday morning. At approximately 6:50 AM, Coast…

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Falmouth Police detective retires after 27 years »

FALMOUTH – From Falmouth Police: Today was truly the end of an era. Detective Ronald Carpenter officially retired from the Falmouth Police Department after 27 years of dedicated service. Prior to his highly successful and storied career in Falmouth, Ron proudly served in the United States Army…

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Car strikes Dunkin’ in Brewster »

BREWSTER – A car struck the Dunkin’ on Lower Road in Brewster. The crash happened sometime after 9:30 AM Friday. The driver was evaluated by EMTs. A building inspector was called to check the extent of the damage. Further details were not immediately available. The post Car strikes Dunkin’…

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High-Speed Fugitive Causes Rollover Horror: Mom and Child Transported to Hospital, Driver Busted [HN Video] »

YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS — According to radio transmissions, a reckless high-speed getaway on Cape Cod’s busy Mid-Cape Highway turned catastrophic last night when a fleeing driver slammed into an innocent family, sending a mother and her child to the hospital after a violent rollover crash. The…

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Traffic crash leaves vehicle overturned on Route 6 in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – A traffic crash left a vehicle overturned on Route 6 in Yarmouth. The incident happened about 8:45 PM Thursday eastbound past the Union Street exit. Two people in the vehicle appeared to have escaped serious injuries. Mass State Police are investigating the cause of the crash. The driver…

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Lynn Man Sentenced to 18-20 Years for Fatal Stabbing in Falmouth Home Invasion »

ABOVE: HN image from outside the October 24, 2022 crime scene in Falmouth. (See below HN video from the 2022 scene…) FALMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS — In a chilling case of escalating violence, 43-year-old James Blood of Lynn has been sentenced to 18-20 years in state prison after a jury convicted…

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