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Rider injured after being thrown by horse in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – A horseback rider was injured after reportedly being thrown by the horse in Yarmouth. Rescuers were called late Wednesday morning to a wooded area near the Mattacheese Middle School off Higgins Crowell Road. Rescuers reached the scene by UTV and brought the victim to an ambulance for…

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Crash leaves vehicle on its roof in Harwich »

HARWICH – A two-vehicle crash left one car on its roof in Harwich. The collision happened shortly before 10:30 AM Wednesday on Queen Anne Road at Factory Road. The driver was able to self-extricate and was evaluated for injuries. Traffic was being detoured around the scene. Harwich Police are investigating…

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Alert neighbor spots porch fire in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – An alert neighbor spotted a porch fire in Falmouth sometime after 4:30 AM Wednesday. The occupants of the residence safely evacuated and the fire was brought quickly under control. No injuries were reported. Further details were not immediately available.

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Drunk ‘She/Her’ CIA Operative Nicholas ‘Nicole’ Johnson Busted After Masked Rampage Leaves Trail of Toppled Planters & Trash Barrels Down Entire Main Street, Hyannis »

                                                                    HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – Shortly before midnight Tuesday, June…

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Multi-vehicle collision stalls traffic on Route 6 in Sandwich »

SANDWICH – Multiple vehicles collided on Route 6 westbound in Sandwich shortly after 5 PM Tuesday. The collision happened beyond the Route 130 exit. Several people were evaluated but no serious injuries were reported. Traffic headed toward the Sagamore Bridge was backed up. Mass State Police are…

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Several evaluated after head-on crash in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – Several people were evaluated after a reported head-on crash in Yarmouth sometime after 1:30 PM Tuesday. The collision happened on Buck Island Road at Jannor Way. Three people were transported by ambulance to Cape Cod Hospital. Yarmouth Police are investigating the cause of the crash.

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Hyannis Male Flees on Foot After Alleged Attack on Girlfriend and Threats to 2-Year-Old Son; Toddler Safely Rescued by Police [HN Photos] »

      HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS — Barnstable Police launched an urgent manhunt Monday evening after a woman reported being attacked by her boyfriend at a residence on Bearses Way, with the suspect — the father of the couple’s 2-year-old son — fleeing on foot after allegedly threatening…

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HazMat technicians called for mercury spill in Mashpee »

MASHPEE – Hazardous materials technicians were called to a reported mercury spill in Mashpee Monday afternoon. Firefighters evacuated the building on Mall Way when they arrived about 4 PM. No injuries were reported. Further details were not immediately available.

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Chatham Police issue statement on difference between electric dirt bikes, electric bicycles-warn of hefty fines »

CHATHAM – From Chatham Police: Please make sure you know the law and differences between the types of electric bikes. Some classes of these bikes can reach dangerous speeds for children! If there are NO pedals, or it can travel faster than 20 MPH it’s NOT an e-bike, it’s a moped or motorcycle,…

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Provincetown Police hold swearing-in ceremony for deputy chief, lieutenant »

PROVINCETOWN – From Provincetown Police: Mondayy marks an important day for the Provincetown Police Department as Deputy Chief Spoor and Lieutenant Landry were officially sworn into their new positions. Deputy Chief Spoor brings 15 years of full time law enforcement experience and an extensive…

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