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Fire breaks out in Pocasset »

BOURNE – A fire was reported in the Pocasset neighborhood of Bourne shortly before 3 PM Wednesday. The fire broke out at a mobile home on Fourth Avenue and was confined to a closet. One person was reportedly evaluated for smoke inhalation. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The post…

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Crash causes heavy delays on Route 6 in Harwich »

HARWICH – A two-vehicle crash caused extensive delays on the Alley section of Route 6. The crash happened shortly after 10:30 AM east of Route 134 near the Dennis Town line. No serious injuries were reported. Mass State Police are investigating the cause of the crash. The post Crash causes heavy…

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HANDGUN W/ HIGH-CAP MAG REPORTED STOLEN FROM MISSISSIPPI WOMAN RECOVERED FROM HYANNIS MAN’S CLOSET »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – A high-capacity handgun reported stolen Friday evening – 4/12/24 – by a Mississippi woman visiting a downtown restaurant was recovered from a Hyannis man’s closet the next day – Saturday, 4/13/24 – and police are not buying the man’s story. CLICK HERE for…

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Traffic delays reported after vehicle fire on Route 6 westbound in Sandwich »

SANDWICH – Traffic delays were reported after a vehicle caught fire on Route 6 in Sandwich. The fire broke out about 5:30 PM Westbound between Queen Anne Road and Route 130. It appeared all westbound lanes were temporarily closed due to apparatus extinguishing the fire. By 5:50 PM one lane was…

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Traffic crash on Sagamore Bridge snarls traffic »

BOURNE – A three-vehicle crash on the Sagamore Bridge was causing traffic delays. The crash happened about 4:20 PM westbound. Several people were evaluated but no serious injuries were reported. Mass State Police are investigating the cause of the crash. The post Traffic crash on Sagamore Bridge…

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Man airlifted after fall from ladder in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – A man was flown to an off-Cape trauma center after reportedly falling 10-15 feet from a ladder. The incident happened sometime after noon on Main Street at West Main Gas. The victim was transported by Hyannis Fire to Cape Cod Gateway Airport to meet the Medflight helicopter. Further details…

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Motorcyclist injured in crash in Marstons Mills »

MARSTONS MILLS – A car and motorcycle collided in Marstons Mills about 10:45 AM Monday. The crash happened on Falmouth Road (Route 28) between Putnam Avenue and Old Post Road. The biker was transported to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. Barnstable Police are investigating the crash. Further…

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After midnight… [hn photos] »

HYANNIS, Massachusetts – [hn photo notes] – As the story goes, an officer with All Cape Security Patrol came across a Hyannis family huddled against a downtown building last evening. It was their first night on the street and it was overwhelming for them. All three family members were reportedly…

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Fire quickly extinguished at Chatham residence »

CHATHAM – Firefighters responded to a reported house fire on Uncle Albert’s Drive in Chatham just before 5:30 PM Sunday. A small fire on the exterior that appeared to have started from a chimney of the structure was quickly extinguished. No injuries were reported. Further details were not…

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SUV strikes utility pole in Chatham »

CHATHAM – A SUV struck a utility pole in Chatham around 4:20 AM Sunday. The crash happened on Queen Anne Road at Skyline Dr. The driver of the Ford Escape was transported to Cape Cod Hospital for evaluation. Utility crews were called to replace the pole. Chatham Police are investigating how the…

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