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Two vehicle crash in Yarmouth sends one to Cape Cod Hospital »

YARMOUTH – Shortly after 6:30 PM Thursday evening, two vehicles, A Mercedes sedan and a Honda Odyssey minivan, collided at 918 Route 6A in front of Peterson’s Market in Yarmouth Port. The driver of one vehicle was transported to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. Route 6A was closed…

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Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office reports data breach due to “intentional act” by employee »

BOURNE – From the Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): “On April 22nd, 2025, Sheriff Donna D. Buckley was advised of a data breach. The breach appears to be an intentional act by a Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office employee and not the result of a failure of our digital…

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Fast moving brush fire quelled in Bourne »

BOURNE – A fast moving brush fire was reported along the Scenic Highway (Route 6) about 1:30 PM. The fire was between the Bourne Bridge and Edgehill Road. Officials were able to quickly contain the fire. There have been numerous reports of smoke on the upper Cape associated with a controlled burn…

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Homeless Individuals Arrested for Trespassing and Breaking & Entering in Hyannis [HN Photos] »

      HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN PHOTO NOTES & MULLINGS ON THE MATTER] –  Barnstable Police responded to a report of two men sleeping in an enclosed vestibule between two train cars behind DJ’s Wings this afternoon – Wednesday, April 23, 2025. The individuals were arrested…

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Barnstable Police announce passing of long time chief with 43 years of service »

HYANNIS – From Barnstable Police: It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Retired Chief of Police Neil A. Nightingale. He passed away April 22, 2025 at the age of 91 peacefully at his family home. Chief Nightingale graduated from Barnstable High School in 1951 and joined the Barnstable…

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Juvenile struck by car in Bourne »

BOURNE – A juvenile was reportedly struck by a car in Bourne about 12:45 PM Wednesday. The crash happened on Main Street at Academy Drive. The victim was transported by ambulance to Hasboro Children’s Hospital in Providence. Bourne Police requested crash reconstruction as part of the investigation…

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Missing: Jazlynn Story (CO) »

Jazlynn Story, Age Now: 15, Missing: 04/23/2025. Missing From PUEBLO, CO. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Pueblo Police Department (Colorado) 1-719-553-2502.

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***  WATCH ***  TECH RESCUE ACTIVATED FOR UNCONSCIOUS WORKER SUSPENDED HIGH INSIDE YARMOUTH WATER TOWER »

WEST YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS –  Fire officials tell HN that a worker suffered a medical emergency and lost consciousness high above the ground inside a Yarmouth water tower this afternoon… and that he eventually regained consciousness and was able to return safely to the ground mostly on…

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Breaking: Tech rescue team called for worker in distress at Yarmouth water tank »

YARMOUTH – The Barnstable County Tech Rescue Team was called to Yarmouth shortly before 3:30 PM Tuesday. According to reports, a worker was stuck in his harness inside the water tank on Buck Island Road. Shortly before 4 PM, the worker was lowered to the ground and put in an ambulance to be evaluated.…

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No serious injuries after vehicle overturns on Route 6 in West Barnstable »

WEST BARNSTABLE – A traffic crash left a vehicle on its side on Route 6 in West Barnstable. The collision happened westbound about a male before the Route 149 exit. No serious injuries were reported. Morning commuter traffic was reduced to one lane until the scene was cleared. Mass State Police…

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