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Car crashes into house in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – A vehicle crashed into a house about 6:10 AM Sunday. The Mercedes SUV caused extensive damage after striking a sign before smashing into the house at 240 South Shore Drive. No one in the house was injured. The driver reportedly left the scene but was located and detained a short time…

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Sunday photo essay: Bright spots in nature »

All photos by Jane Sheehy Emplit/CWN The post Sunday photo essay: Bright spots in nature appeared first on CapeCod.com.

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Three people evaluated after SUV strikes tree in Yarmouth Port »

YARMOUTH PORT – At around 8 PM Saturday, a Chevy SUV struck a tree at Old Church Street and Playground Lane in Yarmouth Port. 3 parties were evaluated at the scene. Yarmouth Police are investigating the crash. The post Three people evaluated after SUV strikes tree in Yarmouth Port appeared…

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Car crashes into swimming pool in Harwich Port »

HARWICH  PORT – A car crashed into a swimming pool in Harwich Port about 10 AM Saturday. The incident happened on Snow Inn Road. The driver was able to escape the vehicle and was evaluated. The crash is under investigation by Harwich Police. The post Car crashes into swimming pool in Harwich…

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Fire crews battle early morning brush fire in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – Fire crews from several agencies battled a brush fire Saturday morning. About four acres burned along Sandwich Road near Green Briar Lane. In addition to Falmouth, Mashpee Fire, Joint Base Cape Cod Fire and Mass Department of Conservation and Recreation firefighters also responded to…

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One person critically injured in fireworks accident in Wareham »

WAREHAM – One person was critically injured in a reported fireworks accident in Wareham. Rescuers rushed to Beach Street around 9 PM where CPR was reportedly performed on the victim. Further details were not immediately available. The post One person critically injured in fireworks accident in…

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Woman seriously injured after reportedly falling out of vehicle on Route 28 in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – A woman was seriously injured after reportedly falling out of a vehicle in Falmouth. It happened sometime before 8:30 PM on Route 28 north of Thomas B. Landers Road. The victim was taken to Falmouth Hospital to meet a MedFlight helicopter to be flown to an off-Cape trauma center. Further…

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Two people evaluated after car strikes wall of Barnstable parking garage »

BARNSTABLE – Two people were evaluated after a vehicle struck a wall inside a parking garage in Barnstable. The incident happened at the Everleigh Cape Cod apartments on Communication Way. No serious injuries were reported. A building inspector was called to check the damage. Further details were…

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Shed fire damages house in Sandwich »

SANDWICH – A fully involved shed fire caused damage to a house in Sandwich. Crews responded to the area of 259 Phillips Road about 11:20 AM and were able to quickly get the fire under control. One person was evaluated by EMTs.Further details were not immediately available. The post Shed fire damages…

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Slideshow: Daylight reveals extent of damage from severe storm in Wareham »

WAREHAM – CWN has been reporting on the nearly total power failure in the town of Wareham. Thanks to a post from Wareham DNR, we are getting a firsthand look at the level of destruction Thursday evening’s severe storm brought to the town. The National Weather Service will likely check to…

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