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Car, tractor trailer collide on Route 132 in Barnstable »

BARNSTABLE – A car and tractor trailer collided in Barnstable sometime after 9:30 AM Wednesday. The crash happened on Iyannough Road (Route 132) at Attuck’s Lane. EMTs evaluated the victims for possible injuries. Southbound traffic on Route 132 was down to one lane. Barnstable Police are…

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Cotuit man facing numerous drug charges after search warrant executed »

COTUIT – From Barnstable Police: On April 23, 2024 members of the Barnstable Police Department Investigative Services Unit, K-9 Unit, and Drug Enforcement Administration Cape Cod Resident Office executed a search warrant at a residence in Cotuit resulting in the seizure of over 90 grams of Cocaine,…

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Massachusetts Dreamin’ 4/24/24 [HN photos] »

Main Street, Hyannis, Mass. ~ 2:00 a.m. P.S. – Today’s Hytown Vignette is brought to you by Quincy Jones…  [CLICK IT/CRANK IT! HEADPHONES ABSOLUTELY OBLIGATORY!]   In other news… a handful of fishermen were out there all night still trying (God bless ’em)……

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Plymouth Fire Department, mutual aid partners respond to 30-acre brush fire »

PLYMOUTH – On Tuesday, April 23, at 11:46 AM, Plymouth Fire Department responded to the area of Savery Road and Old Sandwich Road for reports of smoke in the area. Upon arrival, firefighter crews discovered several separate brush fires burning in the wooded area, covering approximately 30-acres.…

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Breaking: Provincetown fire station damaged by fire »

PROVINCETOWN – Fire was reported at Engine 5 firehouse in Provincetown around 2:30 PM Tuesday. The historic “barn” is located at the corner of Commercial Street and Anthony St. in the east end of town. According to reports, the fire involved exterior shingles. Crews were checking to…

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HIGH ANXIETY: Cops scramble to help man in crisis… [HN VIDEO] »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS –  [HN VIDEO NOTES]  –  A woman called police last evening after a tall, partially clothed man appeared out of nowhere, knocked on her door and then took off running when she went to answer, according to radio transmissions.  As you will see in the following…

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Traffic crash causes traffic delays on Route 6 in Truro »

TRURO – A traffic crash was reported on Route 6 in Truro sometime after 1:30 PM Monday. Two vehicles reportedly collided nearly head-on on Route 6 between Town Hall Road and Truro Center Road. Both drivers were evaluated but appeared to have escaped any serious injuries. Traffic was being detoured…

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Skateboarder airlifted after injuries in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – A skateboarder reportedly suffered a head injury while on East Falmouth Highway (Route 28) at Muriel Lane in Falmouth. The victim reportedly fell off his skateboard. A MedFlight helicopter was called to land at Falmouth Hospital to fly the victim to an off-Cape trauma center. Further…

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Services Scheduled for Fallen Retired Dennis Firefighter Nancy Moyer »

WEST YARMOUTH – Memorial services have been scheduled for retired Dennis Firefighter Nancy Moyer, who passed away peacefully at the age of 68 on April 3rd, surrounded by her family, friends and beloved pets. Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 10:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Hallett…

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Chatham firefighters respond to chimney fire »

CHATHAM – Chatham firefighters responded to a chimney fire late Sunday evening. The fire was reported on Old Queen Anne Road near George Ryder Road. Fire crews checked for possible extension into a wall of the home. No injuries were reported. Further details were not immediately available. The…

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