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Fire erupts in Sandwich campground »

SANDWICH – From Sandwich Fire: On Thursday at 3:56 AM, the Sandwich Fire Department responded to a reported camper fire at (Sun Retreats) Peters Pond Park – 185 Cotuit Road on Cedar Street. On arrival units found a fully involved 30 foot trailer camper with extension to two additional 30…

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Tricky Campground Fire in Sandwich: Gate Lockouts and Water Shortages Hamper Crews as 3 Campers, 4 Sheds Damaged by Blaze »

  Above: A tanker truck turns into the campground from Cotuit Road, bringing much needed water to the scene…     Above: A Sandwich police officer meets a mutual aid ambulance from Barnstable FD at the campground entrance, providing directions on how to reach the scene.…

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Local Firefighters Graduate from State Fire Academy »

BRIDGEWATER, MA – From Mass Department of Fire Services: State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine announced the graduation of 40 recruits from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy’s Call/Volunteer Recruit Firefighter Training Program Wednesday evening. The members of Call/Volunteer Recruit Class #125…

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Firefighters battle brush fire along power lines in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – A brush fire broke out along the power lines off Deer Pond Road about 7 PM Wednesday. Sandwich and Bourne brush crews assisted in keeping the flames from approaching homes. The cause of the fire, estimated to be 4-5 acres, is under investigation.

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NEW DETAILS: ‘Satan,’ Alleged Hyannis Car Vandal, Identified »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS — Earlier this week, HN reported on the arrest of a homeless man on six felony counts of malicious destruction of motor vehicles near the McDonald’s restaurant on North Street. Restrained in the back of a police cruiser last Sunday evening, the suspect cackled maniacally, screamed…

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Man facing larceny of a boat, firearm charges after Wellfleet incident last Saturday »

WELLFLEET – From Wellfleet Police: On Saturday, May 16, at approximately 6:53 PM, the Wellfleet Police Department received a report from a Wellfleet resident regarding the theft of his 2021 Robalo boat and trailer from his residence on Cove Road in Wellfleet. The reporting party stated that…

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Vehicle strikes tree and overturns in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – A vehicle reportedly struck a tree and rolled onto its roof in Yarmouth about 5 PM Tuesday. The crash happened on Standish Way just off Route 28 in West Yarmouth. The driver was transported to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. The collision is under investigation by Yarmouth Police.…

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Barnstable County officials consider loan program following Cape Cod winter power outages »

BARNSTABLE – A proposal that supporters said would help Cape Cod residents prepare for future power outages is being discussed by Barnstable County officials. The measure, titled the “Power Outage Resiliency Fund,” was discussed Monday during a hearing before the Barnstable County Assembly’s…

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Fire damages exterior of Orleans gas station »

ORLEANS – A fire that appeared to have started in bark mulch damaged the exterior of an Orleans gas station Tuesday morning. Firefighters responded to the Speedway Gas on South Orleans Road (Route 28) about 10 AM and were able to quickly douse the flames. Further details were not immediately available.

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Pickup overturns after colliding with school bus in Plymouth »

PLYMOUTH – It was a scary scene after a collision between a pickup and a school bus caused the pickup to overturn. The incident happened at the intersection of Commerce Way and Plympton Street. Luckily there were no kids on the bus and no serious injuries were reported. Plymouth Police are investigating…

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