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Body of Falmouth man found with gunshot wound behind Taunton school »

TAUNTON, MA – The Bristol County District Attorney’s office confirms a Falmouth man’s body was discovered behind the Bristol-Plymouth Regional High School in Taunton Wednesday. The D.A. identified the victim as Stephen Myers, 39, of Falmouth, adding that Myers died from a single gunshot…

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Small bus crashes into utility pole in Eastham »

EASTHAM – A small bus struck a utility pole in Eastham shortly after 8:30 AM Thursday. The crash happened on Nauset Road between School House and Doane roads. The pole was snapped and left leaning over the road which was expected to be closed for and extended time. The post Small bus crashes into…

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COPS TACKLE ACCUSED MUGGER DURING WILD DOWNTOWN HYANNIS FOOT CHASE [HN VIDEO] »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN VIDEO NOTES] – As you will see and hear in the following HN Video, police working the downtown Hyannis area responded to a report of a mugging last evening. They met a middle-aged man who entered the CVS on North Street saying he had been robbed. The man had wounds to…

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Car strikes utility pole in Osterville »

OSTERVILLE – A car struck a utility pole in Osterville about 4:20 PM Wednesday. The crash happened on Main Street by Ships Eagle Lane. The driver was evaluated at the scene by EMTs. Downed wires sparked a small brush fire which crews kept in check until Eversource could cut power. Main Street was…

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Two people seriously injured in traffic crash in Mashpee »

MASHPEE – Two people were seriously injured in a traffic crash in Mashpee about 8:15 AM. The collision happened on Great Neck Road South at Amos Landing. One person was transported to Rhode Island Hospital trauma center in Providence. A second victim was transported to Cape Cod Hospital. The cause…

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Barnstable Fire to hold public outreach sessions for proposed new fire station »

BARNSTABLE – From Barnstable Fire: The Annual District Meeting will be held on Wednesday May 14th, 2025, starting at 7:30 PM in the Mary Pat Flynn Conference Room located in the East wing of the Old Barnstable County Jail Building. Article 18 of the Annual District Meeting seeks approval from the…

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Breaking: Fire crews battle blaze on Nantucket »

NANTUCKET – Firefighters from across Nantucket responded to a reported house fire Tuesday afternoon. The fire was reported on Wampanoag Way about 8:30 PM. CWN will bring you further details as we get them. The post Breaking: Fire crews battle blaze on Nantucket appeared first on CapeCod.com.

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HN PHOTOS: Police, firefighters work Centerville crash scene, one person transported… »

      CENTERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN PHOTO NOTES] – A Massachusetts State Police lieutenant discovered a crash on Route 28 at the entrance to the Bell Tower Mall at around 7:00 p.m. Tuesday evening. The trooper radioed his dispatch, and the Barnstable Police Department was immediately…

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Yarmouth firefighters douse shed fire »

YARMOUTH – Yarmouth firefighters were called to a shed fire sometime after 2:30 PM Tuesday. Crews quickly extinguished the fire on Salt Works Lane. No injuries were reported. The post Yarmouth firefighters douse shed fire appeared first on CapeCod.com.

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Simultaneous house fires reported in Yarmouth, Marstons Mills »

YARMOUTH – A fire damaged a house in Yarmouth Port about 6 PM Monday. Initial reports suggest the fire started outside and spread to the house on Winter Street. The occupants safely escaped the building. Route 6A was closed in the area due to hoses and apparatus in the roadway. MARSTONS MILLS –…

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