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Fire breaks out at a house in Harwich »

HARWICH – Firefighters responded to a structure fire in Harwich shortly before 2 PM Saturday. Smoke was visible from the attic of a house on Victory Drive when crews arrived. No injuries were reported. Mutual aid from Dennis assisted at the scene. CWN will bring you further details as we get them.…

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Eight people evaluated after crash in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – Eight people were evaluated after a traffic crash in Hyannis. The crash happened late Friday evening on Iyannough Road (Route 132) at Enterprise Road. None of the injuries appeared serious. The cause of the crash is under investigation by Barnstable Police. The post Eight people evaluated…

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Sheriff’s office employee on leave after alleged assault on person in custody »

BOURNE – The Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating an allegation of employee assault and battery upon an individual entrusted to its care and custody. The matter has also been referred to the Cape & Islands District Attorney’s Office for investigation. The…

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BREAKING: Heavy delays on Route 3 approaching the Cape after car rolls over into Eel River in Plymouth »

PLYMOUTH – A serious crash was causing major delays for traffic headed to Cape Cod from the Boston area. According to reports, a vehicle went off the road and overturned ending up in the Eel River at mile marker 10 on Route 3 southbound. There were reports of several injuries. At least one MedFlight…

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Dennis Fire swears in new Firefighter/EMT »

DENNIS – On Friday Dennis fire held an the official swearing in ceremony for FF/EMT Allyssa Medeiros. Allyssa was joined by her Son, her Fiancé, and her Parents. She was also also joined by her friends and fellow Firefighters Gabby Parker (Orleans FD), Rebecca Tatzel-Mandel (Hyannis FD), and Rachael…

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TRADITION… AND THIS IS NOT AN ENTRANCE…  [HN PHOTOS] »

From the cradle to the grave via Hyannis, Massachusetts. (Based on a true story.)                                   [To be continued…] P.S. – Today’s Hytown Vignette is a brought to you by Paul McCartney… …

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Barnstable Police investigate motorcycle crash in West Barnstable »

WEST BARNSTABLE – A motorcyclist was injured in a crash about 6:30 AM Friday. The crash happened at the Route 149/Service Road rotary. The victim was transported to Cape Cod Hospital with a possible ankle injury. Barnstable Police are investigating the cause of the crash. Further details were not…

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RECENT HN PHOTOS: TWO AMBULANCES RESPOND TO CRASH IN HYANNIS NEIGHBORHOOD »

      HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN PHOTO NOTES] –  Police and firefighters responded to a crash in the middle of a Bearses Way neighborhood late this afternoon. The crash happened at the intersection with General Patton Drive. Four vehicles were involved, according to radio transmissions.…

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Two-vehicle crash sends one car into woods in Mashpee »

MASHPEE – A two-vehicle crash sent one car into the woods in Mashpee. The crash happened about 5 PM on Great Neck Road North at Vista Circle. Two people were evaluated for injuries. Mashpee Police are investigating the cause of the crash. The post Two-vehicle crash sends one car into woods in Mashpee…

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Truro Police mourn passing of long time member of their family »

TRURO – From Truro Police: With profound sorrow, we share the news of the passing of our esteemed Truro Police family member, Francis “Pop” Silva. Francis, a pillar of the Truro Police Department for 27 years, was not just a member but a beacon of dedication and loyalty to our community. Francis…

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