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Driver extricated after vehicle overturns in Bourne »

BOURNE – Firefighters had to use the Jaws of Life to free a driver after a vehicle overturned in Bourne. It happened about 5:15 PM Monday on the ramp from the East Rotary to Route 25. The victim did not appear to have suffered any serious injuries. Mass State Police are investigating the cause…

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Bourne firefighters able to quickly extinguish house fire »

BOURNE – A house fire was reported in Bourne sometime after 5 PM Monday. Firefighters responded to the scene on Dale Street and were able to quickly put out the flames. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the State Fire Marshal’s office. Further details…

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Feature story: The changing times of fire department dispatching on Cape Cod »

By Tim Caldwell/CWN CAPE COD – The landscape has changed markedly when it comes to dispatching for fire departments on Cape Cod. The Barnstable County Sheriff’s Department Emergency Communications Center has been expanding its services for local fire departments. In March, Chatham moved their…

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***  WATCH ***  PETTY CASH TAKEN DURING DOWNTOWN BEAUTY PARLOR SMASH & GRAB »

Above: A member of the Barnstable County Sheriff’s Crime Scene Unit examines the backdoor of the business for marks, such as shoe prints or fingerprints. The front entrance doors, where the suspect was believed to have entered, were found completely shattered… and the backdoor glass was not…

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Three people injured, traffic snarled after collision on Route 28 in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – Three people were injured in a traffic crash in Hyannis sometime before 9 PM Sunday. The collision happened on Falmouth Road (Route 28) at Buckwood Drive. The vehicles had to be towed from the scene which led to traffic detours and delays until the scene could be cleared. The cause of…

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Sunday photo essay: The bloom begins »

All photos by Jane Sheehy Emplit/CWN The post Sunday photo essay: The bloom begins appeared first on CapeCod.com.

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: Ramona Armstrong (TX) »

Ramona Armstrong, Age Now: 14, Missing: 03/29/2025. Missing From SAN ANTONIO, TX. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Bexar County Sheriff’s Department (Texas) 1-210-335-6000.

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Two ambulances called to crash in Cotuit »

COTUIT – Two ambulances were called to a traffic crash in Cotuit about 9 AM Saturday. The collision happened on Falmouth Road (Route 28) near the Mashpee town line. The extent of injuries was not immediately clear. Traffic delays were likely in the area. Barnstable Police are investigating the…

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***  WATCH ***  THUGGISH, DOWNTOWN TURKEYS TRY TO JUMP HYANNIS MAILMAN! »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS –  It was a close call for a Hyannis mailman yesterday when an ornery, downtown gang of thuggish turkeys attempted to jump him.  And, as you will see in the following surveillance video sent in by a concerned citizen, the little henpeckers nearly got ahold of him! …

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Sandwich Police announce two retirements »

SANDWICH – From Sandwich Police: Friday, friends, family and members of the Sandwich Police Department wished good luck to Lieutenant Bruce Lawrence and Sergeant Christopher McDermott as they begin their retirements. Both Chris and Bruce leave big shoes to fill. After the retirement celebration,…

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