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Barnstable Police holding child seat inspection event this afternoon »

HYANNIS – From Barnstable Police: The Barnstable Police Department and the Highway Safety Division of EOPSS will be hosting a child passenger safety event today, Thursday April 10, 2025. The event will run from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. We will be at the Barnstable Police Department at 1200 Phinney’s…

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Wellfleet firefighters respond to basement fire »

WELLFLEET – Wellfleet firefighters were called to a basement fire shortly after 9 PM Wednesday. A malfunctioning wood stove reportedly sparked the fire on Avery Avenue. There were no immediate reports of injuries. It was later determined the fire was confined to the stove. Smoke had to be ventilated…

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Firefighters extinguish boat fire in Osterville »

OSTERVILLE – Firefighters extinguished a boat fire on Osterville Wednesday morning. Officials responded to Oyster Harbors Marine on Bridge Street sometime before 8 AM and found a fire in the bow of an approximately 28-foot vessel in dry dock. No other vessels were damaged and no injuries were reported.Further…

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PHOTOJOURNALISTS RAISE AWARENESS, SAVE COUNTLESS LIVES… »

ABOVE:  In the early morning hours of September 2, 2022, Barnstable Police were alerted by a 911 call from a little boy to respond to Murray Way in Hyannis. Upon arrival they found two individuals deceased. It turned out to be a murder/suicide… with two young boys left without a mother and father. …

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Barnstable and Harwich fire departments receive state grants for purchase of safety equipment »

BARNSTABLE – From Barnstable Fire; The Barnstable Fire Department is happy to report that the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security and Massachusetts Department of Fire Services have awarded the department $6,250.00 in State Fiscal Year 2025 funding for the Second Round of the Firefighter…

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Traffic crash on “alley” section of Route 6 causes delays »

HARWICH – A traffic crash was reported about 5 PM Tuesday on the “alley” section of Route 6. The collision was reported eastbound before the Route 137 exit, not far from last Thursday’s fatal crash. In this latest crash, two vehicle reportedly collided with no serious injuries.…

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Breaking: Fire breaks out in garage of home in Eastham »

EASTHAM – Fire broke out in the garage of a home in Eastham sometime after 3:30 PM Tuesday. The fire on Runway Lane reportedly started in a vehicle in an attached garage. All occupants safely evacuated the house. Mutual aid was called from surrounding departments to the scene and to cover the Eastham…

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Bourne Police announce promotions »

BOURNE – From Bourne Police: Another momentous day on Monday for the Bourne Police Department as Detective Ryan Sweeney was promoted to Police Sergeant today at a ceremony in the Bourne PD Training room. Ryan had previously served in the Detective Unit has excelled at tenaciously investigating…

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Traffic crash causes heavy delays on Route 6 in Orleans »

ORLEANS – A traffic crash was reported on Route 6 by the Rock Harbor Road overpass about 9:15 AM Monday. According to reports, a dump truck was involved with the vehicle ending up in the wood line. Firefighters had to extricate the victim from that vehicle who was reported conscious and alert.…

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Truro Police dispatcher retiring after 31 years »

TRURO – This week the Truro Police Department will bid farewell to our longest-serving dispatcher, Bronwyn Bresnahan. She has dedicated 31 years of service to the town of Truro. Throughout her career, Bronwyn has been recognized for her commitment to the community. Many of you know her from her…

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