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Sunday photo essay: Dusk »

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Two people taken to hospital after traffic crash on Route 132 in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – Two people were injured and taken to Cape Cod Hospital after a traffic collision in Hyannis. The crash happened shortly after 11 PM Saturday on Iyannough Road (Route 132) near Hinckley Road. Traffic was tied up in the area until the scene was cleared. Barnstable Police are investigating…

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Traffic collision leaves vehicle on its roof in Sandwich »

SANDWICH – A traffic collision left a vehicle on its roof in Sandwich Saturday evening. The crash happened sometime after 8:30 PM at Quaker Meetinghouse Road and Cotuit Road. Firefighters assisted a driver from the overturned vehicle but no serious injuries were reported. The cause of the crash…

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PLYMOUTH COURT REFUSED TO HONOR IMMIGRATION DETAINER ON HAITIAN NATIONAL ACCUSED OF CHILD RAPE, RELEASED HIM ON $500 BOND »

PHOTO: ERO Boston arrests Haitian national accused of raping child in Massachusetts migrant shelter/HN edits BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS  — [US IMMIGRATION MEDIA STATEMENT]  –  Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston apprehended an unlawfully present 26-year-old Haitian national accused of aggravated…

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One person treated for burns after propane tank fire in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – Firefighters responded to a propane tank fire in Hyannis sometime after 2 PM Saturday. According to reports, the relief valve operated on the tank at a location on Gosnold Street near Sea Street.. Fire crews cooled the tank and allowed the fire to burn itself out with no damage to the…

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Traffic crash causes delays on Route 6 in Barnstable »

BARNSTABLE – A traffic collision caused delays along Route 6 in West Barnstable Saturday afternoon. The crash happened sometime after 1 PM westbound between Willow Street and Route 132. Two vehicles collided with three people being evaluated by EMTs. Mass State Police are investigating the crash…

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Swells from Hurricane Ernesto to cause dangerous rip currents »

Rip Current Statement Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 1032 AM EDT Sat Aug 17 2024 …HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING… * WHAT…Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE…Washington, Barnstable MA, Dukes MA, Nantucket MA, and Newport…

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Mariners rescued after vessel capsizes off Monomoy »

CHATHAM – The U.S. Coast Guard rescued people after a vessel reportedly capsized off Monomoy Island in Chatham around 8 AM Saturday. The victims were being brought into the Chatham Fish Pier where they were evaluated but declined medical treatment. Further details were not immediately available.…

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PLYMOUTH STABBING: MAN ACCUSED OF MURDERING HIS 73-YEAR-OLD FATHER »

PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS – [DA’S MEDIA STATEMENT – 8/16/24] – A Plymouth man is being held without bail, charged in the murder of his 73 year-old father, Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz has announced. Today, Matthew Paluzzi, 26, pleaded not guilty to one count of…

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“Road rage” suspected in Main Street Orleans collision that sends one to the hospital »

ORLEANS – The Orleans Police Department responded to a motor vehicle collision on Main Street Friday that resulted in a male being transported to the hospital. The incident happened at approximately 11:30 AM near the Santander Bank at 51 Main Street. Police say the collision involved a 2017 Subaru…

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