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HN PHOTOS: ANOTHER BAD CRASH AT ENTRANCE TO BELL TOWER MALL… »

    CENTERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN PHOTO NOTES] – Police needed to completely shut down Route 28 again after two vehicles collided at the entrance to the Bell Tower Mall at around 4:30 p.m. this afternoon. Crashes at this location are a recurring, ongoing event. HN doesn’t always…

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Sprinkler system knocks down fire at Dennis restaurant »

DENNIS – A sprinkler system doused a fire at a Dennis restaurant Friday morning. Fire crews responded to an alarm at the Sand Dollar at 50 Route 134 about 7 AM and discovered the sprinkler system flowing water. A small fire had been extinguished. The exact cause of the fire is under investigation.…

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Man airlifted after fall from ladder in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – A man was seriously injured after reportedly falling about 15 feet from a ladder in Falmouth about 4 PM Thursday. The victim was transported from the scene on Central Avenue to the Falmouth Hospital helipad to meet a MedFlight helicopter to be flown to an off-Cape trauma center. Further…

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Fire damages exterior of house in Bourne »

BOURNE – Fire damaged the exterior of a house in Bourne Thursday afternoon. An alert neighbor spotted the flames on Millbrook Road off County Road about 2:30 PM. Firefighters arrived to find fire on an exterior wall. Once doused, crews checked for extension into the interior of the home. No injuries…

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Gas line struck at entrance to Nickerson State Park in Brewster »

BREWSTER – A natural gas line was reportedly struck by a contractor in Brewster Thursday morning. The incident happened near the entrance to Nickerson State Park. National Grid was called to mitigate the situation. Further details were not immediately available. The post Gas line struck at entrance…

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Edgartown Police seek woman regarding shoplifting incident »

EDGARTOWN – The Edgartown Police Department is looking to identify an individual regarding a recent shoplifting incident. If you have any information about this person, please contact Edgartown Police Department at (508) 627-4343. The post Edgartown Police seek woman regarding shoplifting incident…

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Eastham Police implement body worn cameras »

EASTHAM – From Eastham Police: A message from Chief Adam Bohannon: I am pleased to announce the implementation of body worn cameras at the Eastham Police Department. The department is committed to using body worn cameras to enhance evidence collection as well as to accurately document law enforcement…

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Breaking: Multiple fire units called to structure fire in Marstons Mills »

MARSTONS MILLS – Multiple fire units rushed to the scene of a house fire in Marstons Mills. The call on St. Anton’s Way came in about 1:30 PM Wednesday reporting flames through the roof. Further investigation determined the fire involved solar panels on the roof of the home with no apparent…

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Two-vehicle crash leaves one car in the woods in Sandwich »

SANDWICH – A traffic crash apparently sent a vehicle airborne into the woods. The collision happened shortly before 7 AM Wednesday on Route 6 eastbound before Quaker Meetinghouse Road in Sandwich. Despite the scene, no serious injuries were reported. Traffic delays were reported in the area. Mass…

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Standoff situation in Truro comes to peaceful end »

TRURO – A tense situation unfolded in Truro Tuesday afternoon. According to reports, a person barricaded themselves in a residence. In addition to Truro Police, Provincetown, Wellfleet and Mass State Police responded along with the Cape Cod Swat team. Shortly before 5:30 PM, it was reported the…

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