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Route 28 closed after serious crash involving a motorcyclist in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – A serious crash involving a motorcyclist around 1:30 PM Wednesday completely closed West Falmouth Highway (Route 28). Two ambulances were called to the scene on West Falmouth Highway (Route 28) in an area known is Wishing Moon Hill. CWN will bring you further details as we get them.…

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***  BAD HYANNIS BUSINESS PRACTICES?  ***  LOW-LEVEL NARCOTICS PEDDLER PULLS STEAK KNIFE, PLACES HIS CUSTOMERS IN FEAR FOR THEIR LIVES, COPS SAY… »

“You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.”   ~ An old Hyannis proverb   HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS –  According to a police report filed by Patrolman Andrew Mele of the Barnstable Police Department, on Tuesday (yesterday) – June 3, 2025 – at approximately…

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Work continues after large water main break causes low pressure, brown water in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – From Yarmouth Police: Due to a water main break at the intersection of Long Pond Dr. and Winslow Gray Rd., there is NO thru access on Long Pond Dr at that point. There is NO access to Long Pond Dr from Winslow Gray Rd. **SEEK ALTERNATE ROUTES** 11:30 PM update: The intersection…

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Nobody hurt after sedan slams into Bamboo restaurant… AGAIN!  [HN photos] »

    HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN PHOTO NOTES] – Barnstable Police and Hyannis Firefighters responded to the Bamboo sushi bar on Route 132 after a vehicle crashed into the building at around 2:45 p.m. An elderly female driver was checked out by rescue… and thankfully, nobody was hurt.…

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Vehicle strikes Hyannis restaurant for second time in two months »

HYANNIS – A vehicle struck the Bamboo restaurant on Iyannough Road (Route 132) in Hyannis about 2:30 PM Tuesday. No injuries were reported. A building inspector was called to check the extent of the damage. Barnstable Police are investigating the crash. Another vehicle struck the same restaurant…

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ICE LUGS NEARLY 1,500 ILLEGAL ALIENS IN MASSIVE, MONTH-LONG MASSACHUSETTS CRACKDOWN!  [HN VIDEO] »

  ***  WATCH  ***  Results of Immigration Enforcement Surge Operation in Massachusetts   BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts in partnership with our law enforcement partners held a press conference…

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Two people safe after vessel capsizes off Harwich »

HARWICH – Two people were rescued after their sailboat capsized off Hariwch about 2 PM Monday. The scene unfolded off Lincoln Avenue. Once safely back on shore the two were evaluated for possible hypothermia but declined further treatment. The post Two people safe after vessel capsizes off Harwich…

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Police seek vehicle that struck utility pole knocking out power in Harwich »

HARWICH – A vehicle struck reportedly struck a utility pole on Church Street in Harwich about 3 AM and then left the scene. Power was knocked out to 600 Eversource customers. The vehicle was reportedly located a short time later on Route 6. From Harwich Police: Church Street is closed between Old…

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Provincetown, Truro officers, National Park Service rangers participate in active shooter training »

PROVINCETOWN – From Provincetown Police: Friday and Saturday, Provincetown Police Officers, Provincetown Fire Department, Truro Police Department, and Cape Cod National Seashore have participated in a joint training. Members of their respective departments participated in the Active Asssult Integrated…

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Teenager injured in equestrian accident in Bourne »

BOURNE – A teenager was injured in an equestrian accident in Bourne around 9 AM Sunday. Rescuers responded to Grazing Fields Farm on Bournedale Road and transported the victim to Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence with unknown injuries. Further details were not immediately available.…

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