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Yarmouth and State Police arrest two for arson at Anthony’s Cummaquid Inn »

YARMOUTH – From Massachusetts Department of Fire Services: A four-month investigation has led to criminal charges against two man in last year’s fire at Anthony’s Cummaquid Inn, said Yarmouth Police Chief Kevin Lennon, Yarmouth Fire Chief Enrique Arrascue, and State Fire Marshal Jon Davine.…

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No serious injuries in three-vehicle crash in Orleans »

ORLEANS – No serious injuries were reported after a three-vehicle crash in Orleans. It happened about 10:45 AM on Main Street by Route 28. Orleans Police are investigating the crash. A CWN reader captured the scene. If you see breaking news and can safely take photos or video, please send them…

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Traffic crash on Route 6 by Route 134 causes lane closures »

DENNIS – A traffic crash caused detours for motorists on Route 6. The collision happened sometime before 2:30 PM Sunday near Route 134. Two people were transported to  Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. Route 6 was closed between Route 124 and Route 134 while the scene was worked. Photots…

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Fire reported in solar panels of Harwich home »

HARWICH – Fire broke out in the solar panels of a house in Harwich. Fire crews responded to Noreast Drive some time after noon and doused the flames. They then checked for fire spread into the roof. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The post Fire reported…

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***  WATCH ***  PICKUP TRUCK LEAVES SCENE AFTER STRIKING, BADLY INJURING TWO PEDESTRIANS… ONE WOMAN MEDFLIGHTED… POLICE STOP SUSPECT VEHICLE… ARREST MADE… [DEVELOPING] »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN VIDEO NOTES & DEVELOPING DETAILS] –  Barnstable Police and Hyannis Firefighters responded to the parking lot outside of the Tiki Port restaurant shortly before 2:00 a.m. this morning (Sunday) for a report that two pedestrians had just been struck by a white pickup…

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Two pedestrians struck on Route 132 in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – Two pedestrians were reportedly struck by a pickup truck on Route 132 in Hyannis about 1:50 AM Sunday. The incident happened on Iyannough Road (Route 132) near the Tiki Port restaurant. One of the victims suffered serious injuries and was transported to Cape Cod Gateway Airport to be…

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Fire breaks out at Barnstable auto repair business »

BARNSTABLE – A fire broke out at a auto repair in Barnstable just after 12:30 AM Sunday. Smoke and flames were visible when crews arrived at Cape Cod Collision at 146 Thornton Drive. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The post Fire breaks out at Barnstable…

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***  WATCH ***  CREWS BATTLE STRUCTURE FIRE AT CAPE COD COLLISION »

BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS –  [HN VIDEO NOTES]  –  At around 12:30 a.m. this morning, Firefighters responded to a structure fire inside several garage bays at Cape Cod Collision on Thornton Drive.  Crews from surrounding towns arrived to assist.  The flames were eventually…

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Sunday photo essay: Peaceful places »

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

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Driver in custody after failing to stop for police numerous times »

BOURNE – A driver is in custody after failing to stop for police multiple times. The sequence of events started about 8 PM Saturday with Yarmouth Police trying to stop the vehicle. Police terminated the pursuit for safety reasons. A short time later the vehicle was spotted by Barnstable Police…

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