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Motorcyclist airlifted after crash in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash in Falmouth sometime after 9:30 PM Friday. The incident happened on Currier Road south of Route 151. The victim was taken to Falmouth Hospital to meet a MedFlight helicopter to be flown to an off-Cape trauma center. Falmouth Police are…

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Wind turbine blade falls into cranberry bog in Plymouth »

PLYMOUTH – From Plymouth Fire: Chief Neil Foley reports that the Plymouth Fire Department responded to Head of the Bay Road after a blade from a 300-foot-tall wind turbine fell off and landed in a cranberry bog on Friday afternoon. On Friday, Nov. 7, at approximately 1:52 PM, Plymouth Fire received…

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Investigation underway after industrial accident involving a crane in Orleans »

ORLEANS – From the Town of Orleans: Earlier Friday, there was an industrial accident involving as crane at Rock Harbor in Orleans, where construction activity is underway as part of the ongoing Rock Harbor improvement project. The crash made contact with the building that houses Young’s Fish…

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: Alexis Pineda (TX) »

Alexis Pineda, Age Now: 16, Missing: 11/07/2025. Missing From HOUSTON, TX. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Houston Police Department (Texas) 1-713-247-4400.

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Hyannis man accused of violent assault with handgun in Abington »

ABINGTON, MA – From Abington Police: This past weekend our overnight shift responded to a violent assault on Bedford Street. The victim reported being attacked and beaten with a handgun. This was a very targeted attack. An exhaustive search took place but the suspect was not located. The overnight…

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Barnstable Police swear in two new officers »

HYANNIS – From Barnstable Police: On Wednesday November 5th 2025 the Barnstable Police Department swore in 2 new patrol officers who will begin field training on November 6th, 2025. The 2 new officers are lateral transfers from other local agencies that were able to do so as a result of our removal…

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Abington Cops Bag Hyannis Man in Targeted Handgun Beating »

[ABOVE: Abington PD booking photo of Jhonatan Rodrigues/ HN edits] ABINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS – In a swift display of police work, Abington officers arrested a 26-year-old Hyannis man following a violent, targeted assault on Bedford Street over the weekend, according to an APD media statement.…

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Car and dump truck collide on Route 132 in Barnstable »

BARNATABLE – A car and a small dump truck collided in Barnstable about 3 PM Thursday. The crash happened on Iyannough Road (Route 132) at Attuck’s Lane. One person was taken to Cape Cod Hospital under a trauma alert. Traffic delays were likely in the area. The collision is under investigation…

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Camper, boat fire damages house in Chatham »

CHATHAM – A camper and boat caught fire and damaged a house in Chatham. Officials were called to 51 Holly Drive shortly before 11 AM and worked quickly to limit damage to the exterior of the structure. The camper and boat were a complete loss. No injuries were reported. The post Camper, boat fire…

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High winds bring down large tree in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – High winds overnight brought down a large tree on Woods Hole Road between Harbor Hill Road and Church Street. DPW crews responded and cut up and removed the tree. The road has since reopened according to Falmouth Police. The National Weather Service reported a 57 MPH wind gust in Eastham.…

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