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Barnstable Police hosting 28th “Kids Day” »

HYANNIS – From Barnstable Police: On Wednesday, August 13, 2025, the Barnstable Police Department, along with the five Town of Barnstable Fire Departments, will be hosting the 28th “Kids Day” at the Barnstable High School from 10:00 am to 2:00 p.m. This event will allow children of all ages…

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Developing: County tech rescue team activated for 3 missing hikers in Provincetown »

PROVINCETOWN – The Barnstable County Tech Rescue Team was activated about 2:30 PM Monday. According to reports, 3 hikers were lost in the woods in the area of the Wood End Dike and Provincetown Municipal Airport. CWN will bring you further details as we get them. The post Developing: County tech…

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Vehicle rolls on its side on Route 6 in Bourne »

BOURNE – A traffic crash left a vehicle overturned on its side. The crash happened on Route 6 eastbound near milemarker 56 not far from the Sagamore Bridge. The occupants were able to self-extricate and no serious injuries were reported. Mass State Police are investigating the crash which caused…

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Mashpee Natural Resources rescues three after boat capsized in Vineyard Sound »

MASHPEE – From Mashpee Natural Resources: Sunday afternoon, two members of the Mashpee Department of Natural Resources Harbormaster Division, rescued three individuals from Vineyard Sound after their personal watercraft overturned near the entrance to Waquoit Bay. While on routine patrol, Assistant…

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Bourne Police report car vs teenager on bicycle »

BOURNE – From Bourne Police: At approximately 5:22 PM Sunday, Officers from the Bourne Police Department responded to the intersection of Main Street and Academy Drive for a reported motor vehicle accident involving a bicyclist. Officers arrived on scene and discovered a 13-year-old juvenile with…

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Good Samaritan rescues parent, child after catamaran capsizes off Chatham »

CHATHAM – A catamaran capsized off Harding’s Beach in Chatham about 6:15 PM Sunday. A parent and child were rescued from the water by a Good Samaritan who assisted in righting the vessel. No injuries were reported. The post Good Samaritan rescues parent, child after catamaran capsizes off…

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TWO HURT AFTER DRIVER FALLS ASLEEP, CAUSES CRASH, SLAMS INTO TREE, SOURCES REPORT… [HN PHOTOS] »

                  HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN PHOTO NOTES] – Barnstable Police and Hyannis Firefighters responded to a crash involving three vehicles on Yarmouth Road around 3:00 p.m. today. According to sources, the driver of a white SUV traveling south…

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No injuries in crash involving ambulance in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – A Chatham fire ambulance and a vehicle collided at Yarmouth Road and Iyannough Road (Route 28) in Hyannis about 4:30 PM Sunday. it was unclear of the ambulance was headed to or returning from Cape Cod Hospital. No injuries were reported. Barnstable Police are investigating the incident.…

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Vehicle crash blocks traffic on Yarmouth Road headed into Hyannis »

HYANNIS – A motor vehicle crash caused traffic disruptions heading into Hyannis about 3 PM Sunday. Traffic on Yarmouth Road (Willow Street) was being detoured at Camp Street. At least one person was transported to Cape Cod Hospital. Further details were not immediately available. The post Vehicle…

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Lifeguards revive swimmer after apparent near drowning in Centerville »

CENTERVILLE – Lifeguards reportedly revived a near-drowning swimmer in Centerville. The guards performed CPR on the victim pulled from the water at Covell’s Beach shortly after 1 PM. The victim had regained consciousness when police and EMTs arrived on the scene. The victim was transported…

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