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Police investigating three-vehicle West Barnstable crash… [HN Photos] »

WEST BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN Photo Notes] – Police and firefighters responded to a three-vehicle crash this morning at the intersection of Oak Street and the Service Road. The crash happened around 9:15 a.m. According to radio transmissions, a woman was initially trapped inside one of the…

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Hyannis Youth and Community Center evacuated after ammonia leak »

HYANNIS – The Hyannis Youth and Community Center on Bassett Lane was evacuated after reports of an ammonia leak about 10 AM Tuesday. No injuries were reported. Hazardous Materials technicians were called to assist personnel with mitigating the leak. Further details were not immediately available.…

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Several evaluated after three-vehicle crash in West Barnstable »

WEST BARNSTABLE – Several people were evaluated after a three-vehicle crash in West Barnstable. The collision happened 9:15 AM Tuesday at Oak Street and Service Road. Traffic was tied up in the area while the scene was worked. Barnstable Police are investigating the cause of the crash. The post…

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Two-vehicle crash closes Route 6A in Yarmouth Port »

YARMOUTH PORT – At about 3:30 PM Monday afternoon there was a two-vehicle crash on Route 6A near Strawberry Lane in Yarmouth Port. A Ford C-Max and a Mini Cooper Countryman collided The drivers were evaluated at the scene. Rt 6A was closed in both directions until the scene was cleared. Yarmouth…

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Latest crash at Hyannis intersection under investigation »

HYANNIS – At about 11 AM Monday there was a two-vehicle crash at Stevens Street and Bassett Lane in Hyannis. A Ford F-150 pickup truck and a Toyota Camry collided. Both drivers were evaluated at the scene. This intersection has 4-way stop signs and this is the second crash there in just over a…

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Mashpee Fire Chief John Phelan retiring after 34 years »

MASHPEE – Mashpee Fire Chief John Phelan is retiring after 34 years of dedicated service to the town of Mashpee. The station doors will be open for people to greet and congratulate the Chief from 9 AM to noon on Friday December 6th, with a recognition and presentation ceremony to be held at 10…

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***  WATCH ***  FIRE RIPS THROUGH YARMOUTH COMMERCIAL BUILDING »

YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS  –  Firefighters from across the Mid-Cape responded to a warehouse blaze at the end of Huntington Ave Sunday evening, shortly after 6:45 p.m.   The large commercial warehouse was initially described as being fully engulfed in flames.  There is an unconfirmed report…

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Breaking: Large fire reported in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – Multiple fire departments are responding to a fire in Yarmouth. The call came in shortly after 6:30 PM Sunday at the end of Huntington Avenue. A commercial building was reported fully involved. CWN will bring you further details as we get them. The post Breaking: Large fire reported…

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Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills firefighters battle large mulch pile fire »

MARSTONS MILLS – Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills (COMM) Firefighters were called to a large mulch pile fire around 2:30 PM Sunday. The incident was at 280 Old Falmouth Road, Cape Resources Contracting Company. Crews were expected to remain on scene for some time as the pile was pulled apart…

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Buzzards Bay Marine Task Force responds to sinking vessel »

MATTAPOISETT – The Buzzards Bay Marine Task Force was activated around 2:30 PM Sunday. According to reports, a 34 foot sailing vessel was taking on water off Mattapoisett. The vessel reportedly was run aground and a salvage company was notified. No injuries were reported. The post Buzzards Bay…

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