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This years Fire Prevention Week theme is “Charge Into Fire Safety” The dangers of Lithium-ion batteries in your house »

 QUINCY, MA – This year’s Fire Prevention Week™ (FPW™) campaign, October 5-11, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home,” works to educate everyone about using these batteries safely. The campaign stresses how important it is to BUY, CHARGE, and RECYCLE safely…

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E-Scooter Rider Caused Crash That Closed Route 28 in Centerville, Driver Claims… [HN photos] »

  CENTERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS  –  [HN photo notes]  –  A two-vehicle crash on Route 28 near Cottage Lane brought traffic to a standstill at around 6:45 p.m. this evening, with the driver of one vehicle claiming an e-scooter rider caused the incident, according to police and Hyannis. The…

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Developing: Barnstable County Tech Rescue Team called to Harwich to search for missing man »

HARWICH – The Barnstable County Tech Rescue Team (BCTRT) was called to Harwich about 8 PM Sunday. A command post was set up at Depot Street and Factory Road. Update: Harwich Police and Harwich Fire are looking for a missing person Craig Kline, a 59-year-old male last seen at 100 Old Chatham Road.…

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Two vehicle crash in Centerville sends one person to Cape Cod Hospital »

CENTERVILLE – One person was taken to Cape Cod Hospital after a two vehicle crash in Centerville about 6:45 PM Sunday. The crash happened on Falmouth Road (Route 28) by Cottage Lane. Route 28 was closed between West Main Street and Phinney’s Lane until the scene was cleared. Barnstable Police…

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Traffic crash at major Orleans intersection causes travel delays »

ORLEANS – A two-vehicle crash in Orleans caused travel delays for a time. The crash involving a Ford Explorer and a Toyota Corolla happened sometime after 3 PM Sunday at Main Street and Route 6A. Both drivers were evaluated but declined transport to the hospital. Orleans Police warned of delays…

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Breaking: Traffic crash reported on Bourne Bridge »

BOURNE – A three-vehicle crash was reported on the Bourne Bridge about 12:30 PM Sunday which caused significant traffic backups. One person was transported to a hospital. Mass State Police are investigating the crash. Further details were not immediately available. The post Breaking: Traffic crash…

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Coast Guard aircraft lands safely at Joint Base Cape Cod after reporting engine failure »

JOINT BASE CAPE COD – A United States Coast Guard HC-144A Ocean Sentry aircraft landed safely at Joint Base Cape Cod about 11:30 AM Sunday after the crew reported one of its two engines had failed. Flight tracking appeared to show the plane had been on a search and rescue mission south of the Cape.…

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Driver detained for OUI after overnight three vehicle crash in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – Three vehicles collided on Buck Island Road at Jannor Way about 12:20 AM. Despite significant damage to the vehicles, no injuries were reported. One driver was reportedly detained by Yarmouth Police on suspicion of operating under the influence of liquor. Buck Island Road was closed…

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Drunk Driver Arrested in Sprawling 3-Vehicle West Yarmouth Crash, Cops Say [HN Photos] »

                    WEST YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN photo notes] – A chaotic scene unfolded early this morning when a three-vehicle crash sprawled across Buck Island Road at Jannor Way, prompting a swift response from police and firefighters around…

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Sunday photo essay: The feeling of fall »

All photos by Jane Sheehy Emplit/CWN The post Sunday photo essay: The feeling of fall appeared first on CapeCod.com.

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