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Cape Cod Healthcare, District Attorney announce funding for Cape-wide substance use disorder program »

BARNSTABLE – From the Cape & Islands District Attorney’s office: Cape Cod Healthcare has pledged $1 million over the next four years which will fund a vital program addressing substance use disorder (SUD) spearheaded by Cape and Islands District Attorney Robert J. Galibois. The first…

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One person seriously injured in crash in Marstons Mills »

MARSTONS MILLS – A three-vehicle crash sent one person to Cape Cod Hospital under a trauma alert. The crash happened about 4:40 PM at Race Lane and Old Mill Road. Traffic was tied up in the area while the scene was worked. Barnstable Police are investigating the cause of the crash. The post One…

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: Elizabeth Smalls (VT) »

Elizabeth Smalls, Age Now: 14, Missing: 03/12/2025. Missing From SAINT ALBANS, VT. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Saint Albans Police Department (Vermont) 1-802-524-2166.

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I.C.E. TAKE 2 INTO CUSTODY DURING CENTERVILLE TRAFFIC STOP…  RESCUE CALLED FOR DETAINEE [HN PHOTOS] »

              CENTERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN PHOTO NOTES] –  As can be seen in the above HN photos, Barnstable Police patrol officers responded to assist Federal Agents at a traffic stop on Craigville Beach Road early this morning, around 7:00 a.m., when…

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Overdue inspection sticker leads to drug arrest in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – From Yarmouth Police: Yarmouth Police Officers arrested a West Yarmouth man Sunday afternoon after a traffic stop for an inspection sticker violation. Officers were traveling on Route 28 when they noticed the Toyota Camry in front of them was five months overdue for inspection. Based…

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Pedestrian struck and injured in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – A pedestrian was struck and injured in Yarmouth. It happened sometime after 11 AM Tuesday in the parking lot of Ryan Family Amusements on Route 28. The victim was taken to Cape Cod Gateway Airport to meet a MedFlight helicopter to be flown to an off-Cape trauma center. Yarmouth Police…

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***  WATCH ***  WEST YARMOUTH MAN CHARGED WITH MURDER AFTER DOWNTOWN HYANNIS SHOOTING »

BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN NOTES] –  All of the following notes are based on 20 pages of documents obtained from the Barnstable District Court after today’s arraignment. The documents include multiple written reports submitted by Barnstable Police patrol officers and detectives, along…

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Vehicle overturned on Scenic Highway in Bourne »

BOURNE – A traffic crash left a vehicle on its side in Bourne. The crash happened about 12:30 PM on the Scenic Highway (Route 6) by Nightingale Road. The driver was able to get out and appeared to have escaped any serious injuries. The incident remains under investigation. The post Vehicle overturned…

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Storm coverage: Traffic crashes, power outages »

CAPE COD – A storm system is bringing downpours and strong winds to the rregion. As of 9:30 AM Monday, two separate traffic crashes sent vehicles into the media of Route 6 between Routes 149 and 132 in West Barnstable. No serious injuries were reported. Mass State Police are investigating…

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***  WATCH *** HYANNIS FATAL SHOOTING SUSPECT WHISKED INTO COURT DURING STEADY RAIN… »

BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS –  [DEVELOPING]  –  A heavily guarded fatal shooting suspect was whisked into Barnstable District Court this morning at around 9:00 a.m.  Stay tuned as HN is working on obtaining official court records and additional footage.  CLICK HN LINK FOR EARLIER…

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