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Two-vehicle crash closes Route 6A in Yarmouth Port »

YARMOUTH PORT – At about 3:30 PM Monday afternoon there was a two-vehicle crash on Route 6A near Strawberry Lane in Yarmouth Port. A Ford C-Max and a Mini Cooper Countryman collided The drivers were evaluated at the scene. Rt 6A was closed in both directions until the scene was cleared. Yarmouth…

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Latest crash at Hyannis intersection under investigation »

HYANNIS – At about 11 AM Monday there was a two-vehicle crash at Stevens Street and Bassett Lane in Hyannis. A Ford F-150 pickup truck and a Toyota Camry collided. Both drivers were evaluated at the scene. This intersection has 4-way stop signs and this is the second crash there in just over a…

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Mashpee Fire Chief John Phelan retiring after 34 years »

MASHPEE – Mashpee Fire Chief John Phelan is retiring after 34 years of dedicated service to the town of Mashpee. The station doors will be open for people to greet and congratulate the Chief from 9 AM to noon on Friday December 6th, with a recognition and presentation ceremony to be held at 10…

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***  WATCH ***  FIRE RIPS THROUGH YARMOUTH COMMERCIAL BUILDING »

YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS  –  Firefighters from across the Mid-Cape responded to a warehouse blaze at the end of Huntington Ave Sunday evening, shortly after 6:45 p.m.   The large commercial warehouse was initially described as being fully engulfed in flames.  There is an unconfirmed report…

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Breaking: Large fire reported in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – Multiple fire departments are responding to a fire in Yarmouth. The call came in shortly after 6:30 PM Sunday at the end of Huntington Avenue. A commercial building was reported fully involved. CWN will bring you further details as we get them. The post Breaking: Large fire reported…

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Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills firefighters battle large mulch pile fire »

MARSTONS MILLS – Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills (COMM) Firefighters were called to a large mulch pile fire around 2:30 PM Sunday. The incident was at 280 Old Falmouth Road, Cape Resources Contracting Company. Crews were expected to remain on scene for some time as the pile was pulled apart…

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Buzzards Bay Marine Task Force responds to sinking vessel »

MATTAPOISETT – The Buzzards Bay Marine Task Force was activated around 2:30 PM Sunday. According to reports, a 34 foot sailing vessel was taking on water off Mattapoisett. The vessel reportedly was run aground and a salvage company was notified. No injuries were reported. The post Buzzards Bay…

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Infant airlifted after being scalded by hot coffee in Dennis »

DENNIS – An infant was reportedly scalded by hot coffee in Dennis. Rescuers rushed to a residence off Upper County Road just after 11 AM Sunday. A MedFlight helicopter was called to land at Cape Cod Gateway Airport in Hyannis to fly the victim to an off-Cape burn unit. Further details were not…

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Yarmouth Police remember Officer Brad Erickson »

YARMOUTH – From Yarmouth Police: Twenty-four years ago, today, Yarmouth Police Department Patrol Officer Bradford M. Erickson was killed in the line of duty while directing traffic at a road-improvement project in Barnstable. At approximately 2:30 p.m. on December 1, 2000, Patrol Officer Erickson,…

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Small fire at Hyannis condo complex termed suspicious »

HYANNIS – A small fire was discovered at the Cromwell Court condos at 168 Barnstable Road shortly after 11 PM Saturday. An automatic alarm activation brought firefighters to building 9 where some cardboard boxes were found on fire and quickly extinguished. An investigation is underway into the…

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