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***  WATCH ***  ALLEGED CAR THIEF’S WILD CHASE ENDS IN CHAOTIC CRASH… INNOCENT COUPLE CHECKED OUT AT CCH… »

MARSTONS MILLS, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN VIDEO NOTES] –  A pizza run turned into a nightmare last night when a brazen car thief sparked a high-speed chase that ended in a rollover crash on Route 6, sending an innocent couple to be checked out at Cape Cod Hospital for what were believed to be minor…

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Windsurfer rescued off Harwich »

HARWICH – A windsurfer ran into distress in the strong winds off Bank Street Beach in Harwich sometime after 8 AM. The Harbormaster and Coast Guard were able to rescue the victim and bring him into shore. Further details were not immediately available. The post Windsurfer rescued off Harwich appeared…

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Falmouth firefighters called to fully involved shed fire »

FALMOUTH – Firefighters were called to a fully involved shed fire sometime after 1 AM Sunday. Crew responded to Hill and Plain Road and were able to keep the flames away from the house. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Further details were not immediately…

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Sunday photo essay: The sun goes out with the tide »

All photos by Jane Sheehy Emplit/CWN The post Sunday photo essay: The sun goes out with the tide appeared first on CapeCod.com.

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Fail to stop ends in crash on Route 6 in Barnstable »

BARNSTABLE – A vehicle fled from Barnstable Police and failed to stop until it crashed. It all started late Saturday evening in the Marstons Mills area where reports say the vehicle may have been stolen. The driver took off and wound down Route 149 to Route 6 eastbound before crashing just past…

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***  WATCH ***  ANNUAL BEST BUDDIES EVENT AT CRAIGVILLE BEACH EVACUATED DUE TO SUDDEN HIGH WINDS »

CENTERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN VIDEO NOTES] – As you will see and hear in the following HN Video, at approximately 3:45 p.m. today – 5/31/25 – sudden sustained high winds forced officials to evacuate the annual Best Buddies event at Craigville Beach. People took cover as the high winds sandblasted…

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Falling tree limbs close roads, knock out power in Bourne »

BOURNE – At least two separate incidents of tree limbs falling and blocking roads were reported in Bourne around 3:30 PM Saturday. Sections of Trowbridge Road and Barlow’s Landing Road were closed as a result. About 100 Eversource customers lost power as a result. Utility crews were responding…

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Bourne firefighters issue alert after iPhone charging cable found burning at local residence »

BOURNE – From Bourne Fire: Saturday, Bourne Fire/Rescue crews responded to a residence for the report of something burning inside the home. Our team quickly located the culprit: an iPhone charger that was melting! Let this be your friendly neighborhood reminder — only use approved, UL-listed…

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Rescuers called to Skaket Beach in Orleans after report of teens possibly in distress in the water »

ORLEANS – Rescuers rushed to Skaket Beach in Orleans after reports of two teenagers possibly in distress in the water. The victims were located near the Oyster Farm and were assisted to shore where they declined further evaluation for possible hypothermia. Further details were not immediately available.…

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: Isabella Phillips (PA) »

Isabella Phillips, Age Now: 17, Missing: 05/30/2025. Missing From Rochester, PA. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: New Sewickley Township Police Department (Pennsylvania) 1-724-775-0881.

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