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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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Man airlifted after finger partially amputated in Brewster »

BREWSTER – A man was airlifted to an off-Cape trauma center after reportedly partially amputating a finger. Rescuers responded to a residence off Millstone Road about 4:45 PM and called for MedFlight to meet them at Drummer Boy Park. Further details were not immediately available. The post Man…

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: Olivia Hanson (WI) »

Olivia Hanson, Age Now: 14, Missing: 04/17/2025. Missing From MILWAUKEE, WI. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Milwaukee Police Department (Wisconsin) 1-414-933-4444.

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Video: Acute medical victim airlifted from Cape Cod Tech School in Harwich »

HARWICH – A man with an acute medical condition in Wellfleet was airlifted from the Cape Cod Regional Technical School in Harwich Sunday afternoon. After coordinating response time from MedFlight the decision was made to meet in Harwich. Further details were not immediately available. Photo and…

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