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Barnstable Police investigating traffic crash on Ridgewood Avenue in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – At about 9:15 AM Friday morning, two vehicles collided in the area of 100 Ridgewood Avenue in Hyannis. Several parties were evaluated at the scene. Barnstable Police are investigating the cause of the crash. Photos by John P. Carroll/CWN The post Barnstable Police investigating traffic…

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TWO MEN ROBBED AT KNIFEPOINT IN WEST YARMOUTH »

  WEST YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS – A number of Yarmouth Police patrol cars responded to the area of Route 28 and Cozy Home Terrace for an armed robbery shortly before midnight last evening. A man was met by a friend after closing up a nearby business and they were walking home along Route 28 when…

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Vehicle strikes building in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – A vehicle reportedly struck a building in Hyannis just before 1 PM Thursday. The crash happened at 37 Hinckley Road behind the BJ’s Gas off Route 132. The driver of the Ford Explorer was evaluated by EMTs. A building inspector was called to check the damage to a metal clad building.…

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BREAKING: Gas main struck in Eastham closing section of Route 6 and prompting evacuations »

EASTHAM – A natural gas main was struck by a construction crew in Eastham sometime after 12:30 PM Thursday. The incident happened on Shore Road just off Route 6 north of South Eastham Street. Officials were reportedly shutting down traffic on Route 6 in the area Bridge Road is an alternate route.…

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One injured in car vs scooter crash in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – A car and scooter collided in Falmouth shortly after noon Thursday. The crash happened on Main Street (Route 28) between Scranton Ave. & Falmouth Heights Road. The scooter operator was transported to Falmouth Hospital with injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening. The…

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Morning commute stalled by crash on Route 6 in Eastham »

EASTHAM – A two-vehicle crash stalled the morning commute in Eastham. The collision happened around 7:30 AM on State Highway (Route 6) just west of the fire station. Two people were evaluated but no serious injuries were reported. Traffic was diverted until the vehicles could be towed. Eastham…

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¡FAVOR, TEN CUIDADO!  (Please, be careful!) »

  [HN PHOTO NOTES] So, I look up and I see several adorable little children, apparently riding with their mothers on e-scooters. And my first thought is “how cute!” But then my immediate second thought upon seeing the little faces, hands, and feet – not to mention my memories the…

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Brewster Fire offers Citizens Fire Academy »

BREWSTER – Brewster Fire is officially accepting applications for their Citizens Fire Academy this fall! Everyone is welcome with preference given to the residents of Brewster. Be sure to get your application in before the limited spots available fill up. Get a front-row seat to the action at the…

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FEDS: STOUGHTON COP ALLEGEDLY MURDERED PREGNANT WOMAN, STAGED IT AS SUICIDE TO HIDE SEXUAL RELATIONSHIP WHEN SHE WAS A MINOR »

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – [DOJ MEDIA STATEMENT / NO BOOKING PHOTO]  –  A former Stoughton, Mass. police officer has been charged in federal court in Boston with allegedly murdering a young woman to prevent her from disclosing information about his longstanding sexual exploitation of her…

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Two divers safe after running into distress off Sandwich »

SANDWICH – Sandwich Fire and Rescue responded to First Beach on Town Neck Road shortly after 6:30 PM Wednesday after a report of two divers in distress. According to reports, a Good Samaritan assisted one of the divers out of the water. The other was able to get out of the water on their own. […]…

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