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Traffic delays after crash leaves vehicle on its roof in Sandwich »

SANDWICH – Traffic delays were reported after a crash left a vehicle on its roof in Sandwich. The collision was reported on Route 6 westbound between Chase Road and Quaker Meetinghouse Road shortly before 5:30 PM Tuesday. One person was transported to Cape Cod Hospital with injuries that were not…

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Cape Cod nurse charged with diverting oxycodone pills in East Boston health facility »

BOSTON, MA – From Suffolk County District Attorney’s office: A licensed practical nurse from Cape Cod has been charged with falsifying medical records at an East Boston healthcare facility to steal oxycodone pills, Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden announced. Kaitlin Tipton, 34, of West…

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Mashpee firefighters, harbormaster respond to vessel taking on water »

MASHPEE – Mashpee Firefighters and the Mashpee Harbormaster responded to a report of a vessel taking on water sometime after 2 PM Tuesday. The vessel was tied to a dock in the Little River and officials were attempting to pump it out while monitoring for any pollution. Further details were not…

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Traffic crash in front of Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills fire station on Route 28 »

CENTERVILLE – Three vehicles collided in front of the Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills fire station on Falmouth Road (Route 28) about 1:45 PM Tuesday. Several people were evaluated for possible injuries. Traffic was detoured around the scene until it was cleared. The crash is under investigation…

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Provincetown Police seek subject for questioning »

PROVINCETOWN – From Provincetown Police: If you have any information regarding the identity of the party in the pink shirt from the images below, please contact the station on our non-emergency line, 508-487-1212. This individual is not charged with any crimes at this time, but officers are interested…

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Three vehicles collide at West Barnstable intersection »

WEST BARNSTABLE – Three vehicle collided in West Barnstable sometime after 10:30 AM Tuesday. The crash happened at Route 149 and Ostervile/West Barnstable Road. A Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills ambulance responded to assist in evaluating victims. Barnstable Police are investigating the crash…

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Pedestrian struck by car in Falmouth taken to trauma center »

FALMOUTH – A pedestrian reportedly struck by a car in Falmouth was transported to St. Lukes Hospital trauma center in New Bedford. The crash happened shortly after 10 AM on Jones Street by the Courthouse and is under investigation by Falmouth Police. Further details were not immediately available.…

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Section of Route 6 closed in Truro after traffic crash »

TRURO – A section of Route 6 in Truro was closed after a traffic crash. The collision was reported on Route 6 by Arrowhead Road shortly after 9 AM Tuesday. The highway was closed between Arrowhead Road and Standish Way. No serious injuries were reported. Truro Police are investigating the cause…

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Harwich, Chatham FDs search local beaches after raft found adrift »

CHATHAM/HARWICH – Local firefighters searched beaches near the Chatham/Harwich town line late Monday afternoon. A raft was found adrift about a mile out in Nantucket Sound. The search centered around the Pleasant Street area in Chatham to Red River Beach in Harwich as rescues worked to confirm…

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Sandwich officers promoted to Corporal »

SANDWICH – From Sandwich Police: On Friday the Sandwich Police Department recognized Officer O’Neil and Officer Jaroszuk by advancing them to the rank of Corporal. This recognition reflects their dedicated service to the Town of Sandwich. Congratulations Corporal O’Neil and Corporal…

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