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Crash causes vehicle to overturn on Route 6 in Barnstable »

BARNSTABLE – A vehicle apparently lost control and overturned before ending up back on its wheels in a ditch on Route 6 in Barnstable. The crash happened eastbound before the Willow Street exit. Two people were evaluated at the scene but declined to go the hospital. Mass State Police are investigating…

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Breaking: Extrication needed after multi-vehicle crash on Route 6 eastbound in Sandwich »

SANDWICH – At least six vehicles were involved in a serious crash on Route 6 eastbound in Sandwich. The collision happened shortly before 9 AM Saturday eastbound between the Quaker Meetinghouse Road and Chase Road exits. At least one victim had to be extricated from the wreckage. additional ambulances…

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*** WATCH *** Masked Male with Knife Tussles with Plainclothes Cop, Tries to Flee — HN Briefly Assists [Body Cam] »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN Video Notes] – As you will see and hear in the following video, shortly before 3 a.m. this morning, a Barnstable Police plainclothes officer encountered three suspicious males dressed in black and wearing masks on Winter Street. Earlier, a Barnstable Police patrolwoman…

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Traffic alert: Annual Pan-Mass Challenge crosses Cape Cod on Sunday »

CAPE COD – The annual Pan Mass Challenge (PMC) is this weekend. After arriving Saturday at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy in Bourne, riders will depart for Provincetown early Sunday morning. According to the organization’s website, The PMC’s mission is to raise funds for cancer…

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Lifeguards pull swimmer in distress from water at West Tisbury beach »

WEST TISBURY – A swimmer in distress was rescued by four lifeguards in West Tisbury. According to reports, about 3:50 PM Friday, the lifeguards at South Shore Beach responded to neighboring Long Pond Beach. The guards managed to work around strong currents and made it to shore. There are reports…

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Section of Main Street in Falmouth closed due to downed utility pole »

FALMOUTH – From Falmouth Police: ***ALERT*** Main Street between 419- 587 (between Nye and King Street) is currently closed to all through traffic due to a downed utility pole and wires. Emergency and utility crews are actively working on the scene to secure the area. Eastbound Traffic: Vehicles…

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Local Firefighters Graduate from Firefighting Academy »

BRIDGEWATER – From Mass Department of Fire Services: State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and Massachusetts Firefighting Academy leadership today announced the graduation of 20 firefighters from the 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program.  “Massachusetts firefighters are on the…

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Provincetown man arrested on multiple drug offenses »

PROVINCETOWN – From Provincetown Police: The Provincetown Police Department recently concluded a targeted drug investigation that resulted in the seizure of more than $6,000 in cash as well as large quantities of narcotics that led to the arrest of Joseph Centrella, 42, of Provincetown. As…

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Sprinkler system douses overnight fire in Hyannis office building »

HYANNIS – A sprinker system saved the day after a fire broke out in an office building overnight in Hyannis. Firefighters responding to an alarm activation about 3:30 AM encountered smoke on the second floor of the structure at 973 Iyannough Road (Route 132) and discovered the fire which was quickly…

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Eastham Police accepting applications for Citizens Police Academy in September »

EASTHAM – From Eastham Police: Have you ever wondered about the inner workings of the Eastham Police Department??? We are now accepting applications for the 11th session of our Citizen’s Police Academy! On Monday September 14, and continuing for ten weeks, the Eastham Police Department will be…

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