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Swimmer taken to hospital after near-drowning at Hathaway’s Pond in Barnstable »

BARNSTABLE – Officials rushed to Hathaway’s Pond off Phinney’s Lane about 7:00 PM Sunday for a report of a near-drowning. The victim was conscious and out of the water when EMTs arrived but was transported to Cape Cod Hospital for further evaluation. The post Swimmer taken to hospital…

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Developing: Officials respond to emergency situation involving heavy equipment in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – Emergency officials rushed to a Hyannis neighborhood around 5:15 PM Sunday. According to reports, there was an incident with a large piece of equipment, possibly a tree truck. Eversource was requested to cut power to the area. Two people were injured, one serious enough for EMTs to call…

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***  WATCH ***  WOMAN SUSPECTED OF CRASHING INTO YARMOUTH HOME, FLEEING ON FOOT… »

  YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS – At approximately 6:15 this morning, police and firefighters received a report that a vehicle had just crashed into a house at 240 South Shore Drive. A Mercedes SUV apparently took out a 25 MPH speed limit sign and barreled through a fence… before crashing through…

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Breaking: Pilot, two passengers safe after plane goes down on Martha’s Vineyard »

MARTHA’S VINEYARD – A small plane went down late Sunday morning on Martha’s Vineyard. According to initial reports the aircraft, described as a bi-plane, was on or near Chappaquiddick Island. The pilot and two passengers are reported safe on the beach with no injuries. CWN will bring…

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Wareham Police searching for missing 19-year-old woman with Down syndrome »

WAREHAM – From Wareham Police: The Wareham Police Department and regional police assets (Southeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Countil (SEMLEC) are currently conducting a search for a missing 19-year-old, by the name of Angel. Angel is a high-functioning individual with Down Syndrome. Angel…

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Car crashes into house in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – A vehicle crashed into a house about 6:10 AM Sunday. The Mercedes SUV caused extensive damage after striking a sign before smashing into the house at 240 South Shore Drive. No one in the house was injured. The driver reportedly left the scene but was located and detained a short time…

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Sunday photo essay: Bright spots in nature »

All photos by Jane Sheehy Emplit/CWN The post Sunday photo essay: Bright spots in nature appeared first on CapeCod.com.

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Three people evaluated after SUV strikes tree in Yarmouth Port »

YARMOUTH PORT – At around 8 PM Saturday, a Chevy SUV struck a tree at Old Church Street and Playground Lane in Yarmouth Port. 3 parties were evaluated at the scene. Yarmouth Police are investigating the crash. The post Three people evaluated after SUV strikes tree in Yarmouth Port appeared…

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Car crashes into swimming pool in Harwich Port »

HARWICH  PORT – A car crashed into a swimming pool in Harwich Port about 10 AM Saturday. The incident happened on Snow Inn Road. The driver was able to escape the vehicle and was evaluated. The crash is under investigation by Harwich Police. The post Car crashes into swimming pool in Harwich…

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Fire crews battle early morning brush fire in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – Fire crews from several agencies battled a brush fire Saturday morning. About four acres burned along Sandwich Road near Green Briar Lane. In addition to Falmouth, Mashpee Fire, Joint Base Cape Cod Fire and Mass Department of Conservation and Recreation firefighters also responded to…

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