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One person injured in collision between SUV, large pickup in West Barnstable »

BARNSTABLE – Shortly after 8 AM Friday, A two vehicle crash involving a Honda CR-V and a large Dodge Ram pickup truck occurred at Route 132 and Oak Street in West Barnstable. The driver of the Honda was transported to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. The pickup had only minor damage. Barnstable…

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Centerville Man Hauled for Drunk Driving After F-250 Flattens Decades-Old Maple on Bumps River Road »

                  CENTERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS – A chaotic scene unfolded on Bumps River Road Thursday night, October 9, 2025, when a Ford F-250 Super Duty pickup veered off the roadway and flattening what appeared to be a decades-old suspected maple tree.…

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State Fire Marshal and Fire Chiefs Make Statewide Push on Expired Smoke Alarms »

STOW, MA – State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and the Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts (FCAM) are teaming up this month to draw attention to a wave of smoke alarms that are nearing the end of their useful lifespans. In 2015, a change to the Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Safety Code…

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Yarmouth Police Seek Black Pickup Truck in Hit-and-Run Crash Injuring E-Bike Rider »

WEST YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS –  The Yarmouth Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run crash that left an electric bicycle rider injured at the intersection of Buck Island Road and Higgins Crowell Road on Monday afternoon. Authorities are seeking to identify the driver of a black pickup…

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Hyannis Main Street Crash Claims Life of 73-Year-Old Pedestrian »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS — A 73-year-old man lost his life Tuesday evening after being struck by a vehicle on Main Street in Hyannis, according to a statement from Deputy Chief Mark Mellyn of the Barnstable Police Department. The fatal accident occurred near the intersection of Main and Winter Streets.…

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Coastal Flood Watch Sunday morning through late Monday night »

Coastal Flood Watch Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 220 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025 …COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT… * WHAT…Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines…

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Yarmouth Police look to identify vehicle involved in hit & run crash leaving e-bike rider injured »

WEST YARMOUTH – From Yarmouth Police: Yarmouth Police responded to the intersection of Buck Island Road and Higgins Crowell Road Monday afternoon after an electric bicycle rider was struck and left injured in the roadway. Witnesses reported a black pickup truck, possibly a Ford F150, leaving the…

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Breaking: Scenic Highway closed due to fiery crash »

BOURNE – A major crash was reported on the Scenic Highway (Route 6) about 12:15 PM Wednesday. One car reportedly caught fire at the scene near the Seafood Shanty. Firefighters had to extricate a victim from the wreckage. One person reportedly suffered critical injuries. Scenic Highway was closed…

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Fallen tree blocks Barnstable intersection »

BARNSTABLE –  A large tree came down blocking a busy road in Barnstable around noon Wednesday. The incident happened on Shoot Flyinghill Road at Service Road. The intersection was completely blocked but fortunately no vehicles were struck. Barnstable DPW was called to cut up and remove the…

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Driver uninjured after large tree limb comes down on vehicle in Bourne »

BOURNE – It was a close call in Bourne after a large tree limb came down on a work van in Bourne. The incident happened late Wednesday morning on Old Bridge Road as a strong squall moved through the area. The post Driver uninjured after large tree limb comes down on vehicle in Bourne appeared…

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