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Sandwich Police announce passing of retired Deputy Chief Robert Whearty »

SANDWICH – The Sandwich Police Department regrets to announce the passing of Retired Police Chief, Robert D. Whearty. Chief Whearty passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at the age of 81 years old. In 1970 Robert Whearty became Chief of Police. Chief Whearty had previously served with…

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Cape Cod Healthcare Hosting Community Blood Drive in Yarmouth »

(SOUTH YARMOUTH) – Cape Cod Healthcare will host the Yarmouth Community Blood Drive at Thirwood Place in South Yarmouth on Thursday, January 9th, 2025, as the need for blood donations on Cape Cod continues to increase. The Yarmouth Community Blood Drive is open to the public and will take place from…

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Breaking: All students safe after fire breaks out at Mashpee Middle-High School »

MASHPEE – A fire was reported at Mashpee Middle-High School at 500 Old Barnstable Road just before 9 AM Monday. Heavy smoke was reported from the roof of the structure and fire officials immediately struck a 2nd alarm. The fire appeared to involve a heating system. All students safely evacuated…

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*** DEVELOPING *** HN IS PROCESSING AUDIO AND VIDEO FOOTAGE FROM THIS MORNING’S STANDOFF / SWAT OPERATION ON BRISTOL AVE IN HYANNIS… *** STAY TUNED! *** »

*** DEVELOPING *** HN IS PROCESSING AUDIO AND VIDEO FOOTAGE FROM THIS MORNING’S STANDOFF / SWAT OPERATION ON BRISTOL AVE IN HYANNIS… *** STAY TUNED! ***

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Breaking: Fire on Cranberry Highway in Onset escalates to two alarms »

ONSET – A fire broke out in a commercial building in Onset late Sunday morning. The fire at 3086 Cranberry Highway (Routes 6/28) escalated to two alarms to bring manpower to the scene. The building reportedly houses a rent-a-center and a hobby store. Traffic delays were likely along Cranberry Highway.…

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Developing: Public asked to avoid Bristol Avenue in Hyannis due to police activity »

HYANNIS – From Barnstable Police: The Barnstable Police are working an active criminal investigation in the area of Bristol Avenue in Hyannis and have the road shut down. They are requesting that motorists and pedestrians avoid Bristol Avenue and the surrounding streets while this is ongoing. There…

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Sunday photo essay: Winter waves »

All photos by Jane Sheehy Emplit/CWN The post Sunday photo essay: Winter waves appeared first on CapeCod.com.

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Power outage reported in parts of Hyannis »

HYANNIS – About 600 Eversource customers lost power in Hyannis around 11 PM. Sunday. Residents in the Barnstable Road and Winter Street area appeared affected. Eversource was investigating the cause of the outage in order to restore service. Further details were not immediately available. The post…

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Fire damages house in Mashpee home »

MASHPEE – Fire broke out at a home in Mashpee Saturday evening. The fire at 282 Main Street (Route 130) reportedly started on a deck and spread to the house before crews knocked the flames down. There were no immediate reports of injuries. Further details were not immediately available. The post…

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Hazmat crews called for mercury spill in Harwich »

HARWICH – Hazardous materials technicians were called to Harwich shortly before 8 PM. According to reports, a mercury thermometer broke causing a small spill. No injuries were reported. Further details were not immediately available. The post Hazmat crews called for mercury spill in Harwich appeared…

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