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Cape Wide News thanks those who have worn the uniform »

CAPE COD – All of us at Cape Wide News would like to thank the men and women who have worn the uniform for our nation. Freedom is not free and we owe you a debt of gratitude on this Veterans Day. The post Cape Wide News thanks those who have worn the uniform appeared first on CapeCod.com.

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Falmouth Fire-Rescue holds awards and recognition ceremony »

FALMOUTH – From Falmouth Fire-Rescue: Monday, the Falmouth Fire Rescue Department held its Awards and Recognition Ceremony, celebrating the dedication and bravery of our team. Chief Smith opened the ceremony with inspiring remarks before the swearing in and pinning of our newest firefighters: •…

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Vehicle overturns in Orleans »

ORLEANS – A rollover crash was reported in Orleans about 9 PM Monday. The collision happened on Route 6A by the Lost Dog Pub. One person was transported to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. The crash is under investigation by Orleans Police. The post Vehicle overturns in Orleans appeared…

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Yarmouth Police investigating traffic crash by 99 Restaurant on Dupont Ave. »

YARMOUTH – Yarmouth Police are investigating a traffic crash on Dupont Avenue by the 99 Restaurant Monday evening. The driver was reportedly being treated at Cape Cod Hospital for very serious injuries. Further details were not immediately available. The post Yarmouth Police investigating traffic…

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Crash sends minivan into front of Stop & Shop in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – A traffic crash sent a minivan into the front of the Stop & Shop on Station Avenue in Yarmouth. The crash happened about 7:15 PM Monday. EMTs evaluated the driver. There were no reports of injuries in the store. A building inspector was called to check the extent of the damage. Yarmouth…

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Two alarm fire heavily damages Wareham home »

WAREHAM – From Wareham Fire: On Monday November 10th, at 6:21 AM, Wareham Fire responded to 150 Indian Neck Road for a reported chimney fire. Upon arrival of Engine 1 and C-3 (Assistant Chief Rogers) it was determined that the fire had extended beyond the chimney, with heavy fire conditions. A/C…

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Video: Vehicle catches fire in parking lot of Falmouth High School »

FALMOUTH – A vehicle caught fire in the parking lot of the Falmouth High School on Gifford Street Monday morning. According to reports some bus drivers tried to use fire extinguishers on the fire to no avail. Firefighters quickly put out the fire. No injuries were reported. Video via Cape Cod Incidents:…

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School in Marstons Mills evacuated after reports of an odor of gas »

MARSTONS MILLS – Students at the Barnstable United Elementary School were evacuated shortly after 8 AM Monday after reports of an odor of natural gas. The students were kept in a safe area while firefighters investigated the source of the odor. No injuries were reported. About 8:45 AM the scene…

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Strong line of storms passes over the Cape »

CAPE COD – A strong line of storms crossed over Cape Cod Sunday evening. At one point, doppler radar appeared to show a possible waterspout near Gosnold. Police responded to a couple of traffic crash. No serious injuries were reported. Eversource reportedly only a few isolated outages. Motorists…

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D.A. reports charges dropped against two accused of shooting woman in Hyannis on October 18th »

HYANNIS – Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert Galibois has announced charges filed against two men in connection with the October 18th shooting of a woman near School Street in Hyannis have been dropped. In a statement, D.A. Galibois said “In light of the additional evidence secured…

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