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Sunday photo essay: Afternoon turns to dusk »

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Motorcycle crash in Bourne leaves operator seriously injured »

BOURNE – Bourne Police report that they responded to a crash involving a motorcyclist on McArthur Blvd (Route 28) northbound across from Battles GMC. The operator suffered serious but non life-threatening injuries. The Cape Cod Regional Law Enforcement Council Crash Reconstruction Team is en route…

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Head-on crash stalls traffic on Sandwich Road in Bourne »

BOURNE – A head-on crash was reported on Sandwich Road near the Midway Recreation Area about 3 PM Saturday. Several ambulances were called to the scene but no serious injuries were reported. Traffic was heavily backed up in the area. The cause of the crash is under investigation. The post Head-on…

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Barnstable Police investigating violent assault, stabbing in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – Barnstable Police are investigating a violent assault and a stabbing. Police were called to Main Street in the area of Pearl Street about 1 AM. A victim was found who appeared to have been seriously assaulted. A short time later Cape Cod Hospital notified Barnstable Police a person had…

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HYANNIS HORROR SHOW: LIFE-THREATENING STABBING, BRUTAL KNOCKOUT, AND BLOODY LACERATIONS ROCK DOWNTOWN AREA [HN VIDEO] »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN VIDEO NOTES] – Chaos erupted in downtown Hyannis early this morning as Barnstable Police and State Police descended on Main Street to investigate a series of violent incidents, including a life-threatening stabbing, a brutal knockout assault, and a separate altercation…

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Head-on crash stalls traffic on Route 6 in Harwich »

HARWICH – A two-vehicle head-on crash stalled traffic on Route 6 in Harwich. The crash happened about 8:15 AM Saturday morning near mile marker by the rest area between Routes 137 and Route 124. Both drivers were evaluated for injuries but declined to go to the hospital. Eastbound traffic was completely…

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Video: Harwich Fire Inspector Bruce Young retires ending 96 years of service by the Young family »

HARWICH – From Harwich Fire: Please join us in congratulating Inspector Bruce Young on his last day with the Harwich Fire Department. Friday represented the first time in over 96 years that there will not be a Young on the Harwich Fire Department. Both Bruce’s Dad and Grandfather served on…

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Vehicle crash causes traffic delays on Route 6 in Harwich »

HARWICH – A vehicle crash caused heavy traffic delays on Route 6 in Harwich. A Provincetown ambulance came upon the scene westbound by mile marker 83 between Routes 137 and 124 about 2:45 PM. No serious injuries were reported. Further details were not immediately available. The post Vehicle crash…

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Near drowning reported at Dowses Beach in Osterville »

OSTERVILLE – Emergency officials rushed to Dowses Beach off East Bay Road in Osterville about 2:30 PM Friday. According to reports, a person was pulled out of the water and CPR was administered. When paramedics arrived the victim was reportedly breathing on their own. The victim was rushed to Cape…

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Dennis Police investigate shooting after man arrives at Cape Cod Hospital with gunshot wound [HN photos] »

        DENNIS, MASSACHUSETTS — An active investigation is underway in Dennis following a shooting incident that led to a male arriving at Cape Cod Hospital (CCH) with a gunshot wound on Wednesday evening, August 13, 2025. The Dennis Police Department responded to initial reports…

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