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Vessel loses power while transiting Cape Cod Canal »

BOURNE – A vessel reportedly lost power and began drifting in the Cape Cod Canal about 1 PM Saturday. The Army Corp of Engineers and a local harbormaster were able to reach the 90 foot vessel near the train bridge and safely tow it to port. No injuries were reported. Photos via Massachusetts Maritime…

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Breaking: Bus catches fire on Ocean View Drive in Wellfleet »

WELLFLEET – A vehicle described as a tourist bus caught fire in Wellfleet shortly after noon Saturday. Firefighters responded to Ocean View Drive near White Crest Beach. Flames were pouring from the vehicle when crews arrived. The road was closed in the area. An adjacent house was evacuated as…

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Car goes over retaining wall at Chatham Transfer Station »

CHATHAM – A car reportedly went over a retaining wall falling about 10 feet at the Chatham Transfer Station on Sam Ryder Road about 10:30 AM Saturday. The driver was treated at the scene and declined to go to the hospital. A wrecker was called to extricate the vehicle. Chatham Police are investigating…

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Falmouth Police seek alleged shoplifting suspects »

FALMOUTH – From Falmouth Police: Falmouth Police are looking to identify these individuals regarding an shoplifting from CVS. If you have any information to help identify them please contact Officer Lowe at 774-255-4527 The post Falmouth Police seek alleged shoplifting suspects appeared first on…

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Truck backs into building in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – A truck reportedly backed into a building in Falmouth shortly before noon Friday. The incident happened on Main Street at Cahoon Court. An attached garage suffered extensive damage and a building inspector was called to the scene. No injuries were reported. The post Truck backs into…

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Dennis Police warn of dangerous Tiktok door kicking challenge »

DENNIS – From Dennis Police: We’ve become aware of a dangerous social media “prank” circulating nationwide where kids are running up to homes and kicking in doors. This is NOT harmless fun — it causes property damage, frightens residents, and can put participants at serious risk. On Cape…

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DENNIS POLICE PLEAD FOR PUBLIC’S HELP IN HIT-AND-RUN THAT LEFT PASSENGERS AND BELOVED DOG LUCY FIGHTING FOR RECOVERY »

Above: Family snapshots of Lucy, the 3-year-old “Shipooh” severely injured last weekend by a hit-and-run driver in Dennis.   DENNIS, MASSACHUSETTS –  The Dennis Police Department is urgently seeking public assistance to identify the driver of a Jeep Grand Cherokee involved…

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Serious crashes reported on Route 6 westbound near Route 149 »

WEST BARNSTABLE – A serious crash was reported on Route 6 in West Barnstable shortly before 8:30 AM Thursday. The collision was at mile marker 65 near Route 149. At least one person was transported to Cape Cod Hospital with under a trauma alert. Mass State Police are investigating the cause of…

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Overnight crash closes section of Route 6A in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – From Yarmouth Police: Due to a vehicle crash overnight, Route 6A in the area of King’s Way is CLOSED for utility repair. Kings Circuit is accessible to westbound traffic only (from the Dennis direction). The work is expected to last into the evening hours today (Thursday). Expect…

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Dennis Man’s 47th Birthday Begins with OUI Charges After Obliterating Utility Pole [HN Video] »

YARMOUTH PORT, MASSACHUSETTS –  The beginning of a 47th birthday celebration took a destructive turn early this morning when Shane Kotel of Dennis crashed his pickup truck into a utility pole on Route 6A near King’s Circuit, sparking chaos and leading to charges of Operating Under the Influence…

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