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Vehicle burst into flames after striking deer on Route 195 in Wareham »

WAREHAM – A vehicle burst into flames after reportedly striking a deer on I-195 in Wareham about 8:15 AM Sunday. A Mass State Police trooper was able to get the driver to safety. Three vehicle in all were involved in the collision. One person was transported to St. Lukes Hospital in New Bedford.…

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Air fryer explosion causes extensive smoke in Orleans residential structure »

ORLEANS – An air fryer reportedly exploded on the second floor of a multi family building on West Road in Orleans about 10:30 PM Saturday. The damage was confined to the fryer and no injuries were reported. Firefighters had to ventilate heavy smoke from the second floor of the structure. Further…

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Two people evaluated after Jeep, Subaru collide in Yarmouth Port »

YARMOUTH PORT – At about 11 AM Saturday there was a two-vehicle crash on Route 6A in front of Peterson’s Market in Yarmouth Port. A Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and a Subaru Legacy appeared to have collided head-on. The occupants of both vehicles including two infants were evaluated at the…

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Small plane lands safely at Joint Base Cape Cod after declaring inflight emergency »

JOINT BASE CAPE COD – A small plane landed safely at Joint Base Cape Cod about 11 AM Saturday after the pilot reported an inflight emergency. The pilot reportedly indicated an electrical issue with the single engine Cessna which set down without damage or injuries. Flight tracking indicates the…

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Fire breaks out in chicken coop in Orleans »

ORLEANS – A fire was reported in a chicken coop in Orleans around 10 AM Saturday. The fire on Henson’s Way was quickly extinguished. It was not immediately clear if any chickens were injured. Further details were not immediately available.

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Traffic crash leaves vehicle on its side in Yarmouth Port »

YARMOUTH PORT – A traffic crash resulted in one vehicle rolling on its side in Yarmouth Port. The collision happened on Main Street (Route 6A) at Center Street just before 2 PM Friday. The occupants were evaluated and all declined to go to the hospital. Yarmouth Police are investigating the cause…

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Local firefighters graduate from State Firefighting Academy-Yarmouth recruit recognized as outstanding student »

BRIDGEWATER – From Mass Department of Fire Services: State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and Massachusetts Firefighting Academy leadership today announced the graduation of 22 firefighters from the 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program. “Massachusetts firefighters are on the frontlines…

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Plumbers torch sparks small fire in Harwich »

HARWICH – A plumber’s torch is suspected of causing a small fire at a house in Harwich late Friday morning. Firefighters responded to the Cahoon Lane location and ensured the fire was out and had not spread further. No injuries were reported. Further details were not immediately available.

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Vehicle fire spreads to house in Onset »

ONSET – From Onset Fire-Rescue: At approximately 4:51 AM (Friday), the Onset Fire Department received reports of a fully involved house fire at 15 Woodside Avenue. First arriving units arrived at 4:55 AM and encountered a vehicle fire that had extended into a two-story wood-frame residence.…

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Barnstable Police Drone Ace Nails Second Suspect of Spring in 2.5-Hour West Yarmouth Manhunt »

Above HN photo: A young Yarmouth Police Patrolman congratulates Barnstable Police drone pilot Officer Maxwell Morrow [right] after Friday morning’s successful capture of a domestic battery suspect…         WEST YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS — A Barnstable police drone…

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