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Worker injured in industrial accident at Hyannis laundry service »

HYANNIS – A worker was injured after reportedly becoming trapped in a folding machine at the Cape Cod Commercial Linen Service. Rescuers rushed to the location at 880 Attucks Lane about 2:25 PM. The victim was freed and transported to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. The incident is under…

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Black ice continues to be a hazard Monday morning-traffic crash closes West Main St. in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – Black ice continues to make for locally slippery travel Monday morning. Around 9:45 AM, several vehicles collided on West Main Street near Pitcher’s Way. No serious injuries were reported but the roadway was closed until the vehicles could be towed. Barnstable Police are investigating…

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Black ice Sunday evening causing several crashes including rollover in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – A vehicle rolled on its side in Yarmouth. The crash reportedly happened westbound just past the Union Street exit. Firefighters extricated the driver who did not appear to have any serious injuries. Mass State Police are investigating the crash. Elsewhere several other traffic collisions…

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Photos: A snowy day on Cape Cod »

CAPE COD – It was a picture postcard snowy day Sunday on Cape Cod. Police reported a few fender benders but no major crashes. The post Photos: A snowy day on Cape Cod appeared first on CapeCod.com.

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NEWS ROUNDUP: Gun Uncovered After Recent Tobey Farm Tension; Charges in Stump Grinder Heist; Pursuit Ends, Car Then Reported Stolen! »

DENNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – [UPDATE] – In the early hours of December 11, 2025, a tense police operation unfolded at Tobey Farm in Dennis, Massachusetts, after reports of a man holding a woman at gunpoint. Dennis police, supported by state troopers and Yarmouth officers, swiftly responded to 352 Route…

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Worker injured at Harwich cemetery after equipment overturns »

HARWICH – A worker was injured Saturday around 11 AM when a construction vehicle fell on its side at Island Pond Cemetery. Harwich Fire and Rescue transported the victim to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. Harwich Police assisted at the scene. Further details were not immediately available.…

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Winter Weather Advisory from 10 PM Saturday through 7 PM Sunday »

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 1254 AM EST Sat Dec 13 2025 …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY… * WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE…The south coast…

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Alcohol suspected in car vs pole crash in Osterville »

OSTERVILLE – A car struck a utility pole in Osterville shortly after 1 AM Saturday. The crash happened at South County Road & Jubilation Way. The woman driving was evaluated at the scene by EMTs. Eversource was called to replace the pole and restore power in the area. Barnstable Police are…

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Mashpee Woman Faces OUI Charges After Crash Knocks Out Power in Osterville »

      OSTERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS — A 29-year-old Mashpee woman has been charged with operating under the influence after a single-vehicle crash that snapped a utility pole and caused a power outage affecting about 100 residences in Osterville early Saturday morning. The incident occurred…

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Truro Police swear in new officer »

TRURO – From Truro Police: On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, Officer William Dimitres was sworn in at town hall. Officer William Dimitres joined the Truro Police Department after serving with the Chatham Police Department for nearly five years. He is a graduate of the Cape Cod Municipal Police Academy…

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