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Wrecker crashes into utility pole in Yarmouth causing large power outage »

YARMOUTH – A flatbed tow truck struck a utility in Yarmouth just before 8 PM Tuesday. The crash happened on Old Main Street at Wood Road/River Street. A fire hydrant was also reportedly struck. No injuries were reported. 1,386 Eversoure customers lost power because of the crash and line crews were…

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Car crashes into store on Main Street in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – A car crashed into a building on Main Street in Hyannis shortly after 4 PM Tuesday. The business is Smith Family Popcorn at 545 Main Street. One person was evaluated for injuries. Officials also called for the Barnstable County Tech Rescue Team to respond to shore up the structure which…

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Deer swims across the Cape Cod Canal »

 BOURNE – Here’s one you don’t see everyday. Early Friday morning, Massachusetts Environmental Police Officers caught a white-tailed deer attempting to avoid the Cape traffic…by swimming across the canal! It’s a creative solution, but we certainly don’t recommend…

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HN PHOTOS:  “Where Flamingos Fly…” »

Good Samaritans probably prevented an elderly man from being run over in the fog early this morning. At around 4:00 a.m., Barnstable Police and Hyannis Rescue were dispatched to the intersection of Main Street and Pleasant Street for a partially clothed, confused man found down on the side of the roadway. …

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Harwich fire captain retires after 40 years on the job »

HARWICH – From Harwich Fire: On May 20, 1984 Firefighter Donald Parker reported for duty as a new member of the Harwich Fire Department. Monday marks four decades of service with the Harwich Fire Department and almost forty four years total as a firefighter. Promoted to Lieutenant in 1997, and…

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Breaking: Fire breaks out at Old Sea Pines Inn in Brewster »

BREWSTER – Fire broke out at the Old Sea Pines Inn at 2553 Main Street (Route 6A) around 6:15 PM Monday. Flames were visible from the roof of the three-story structure. A 2nd alarm brought in mutual aid from several towns to the scene. All occupants were able to safely evacuate the building. CWN…

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Plymouth man charged with OUI, failing to move over after striking Wareham cruiser »

WAREHAM – Wareham Police report that on Sunday at approximately 9:00 PM, a Wareham officer was on a motor vehicle stop in the area of 3132 Cranberry Highway. The officer’s vehicle was struck from behind while on the traffic stop with the officer still seated in the vehicle. Another Wareham officer…

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Vehicle overturns on Route 6A in Barnstable »

BARNSTABLE – A vehicle rolled over in Barnstable shortly before 1:30 PM Sunday. The Kia Soul reportedly hit a rock wall before ending up back on its wheels after the crash which happened on Main Street (Route 6A) between Old Jail Lane and Crocker Lane. The driver was transported to Cape Cod Hospital…

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Sunday photo essay: Signs of Summer »

All photos by Jane Sheehy Emplit/CWN The post Sunday photo essay: Signs of Summer appeared first on CapeCod.com.

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Vehicle catches fire at State Police rotary in Bourne »

BOURNE – A vehicle caught fire in front of the Bourne Barracks of the Mass State Police sometime after 9 PM Saturday. The vehicle was fully involved in the rotary just off the Bourne Bridge. No injuries were reported. Traffic was delayed in the area until the fire was put out and the vehicle moved.…

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