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Local police officers graduate the academy »

Editor’s note: CWN will update this article as more departments release info. FALMOUTH – From Falmouth Police: The Falmouth Police Department congratulates Officer Abigale Burns, Officer Julia Croft, and Officer Carlos Freire on graduating from the 2nd Recruit Officer Class at the East…

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Firefighters use air bags to free teenage bicyclist pinned under motor vehicle in Harwich »

HARWICH – Firefighters used airbags to free a bicyclist who became pinned by a motor vehicle. Rescuers rushed to Route 137 south of Round Cove Road shortly before 8 PM Friday. The teenage victim was freed and transported by ambulance to Cape Cod Hospital with a reported leg injury. Harwich Police…

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Road Rage Terror Outside PetSmart: Man Tails Woman to Hyannis Store, Flashes Handgun »

  HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS — A frightening road-rage encounter escalated outside the PetSmart at Festival Plaza Friday evening when a man followed a woman into the parking lot and flashed a handgun as she tried to enter the store, according to police sources. Barnstable Police patrol officers raced…

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Young Woman Hurt in Yarmouth Motorcycle Vs. Pickup Crash [HN Photos] »

    YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS — A 27-year-old woman was hurt Friday afternoon when her motorcycle collided with a red pickup truck at the intersection of Forest and Winslow Gray Roads. Yarmouth police and firefighters arrived shortly after 4:30 p.m. MedFlight was initially called to Cape Cod…

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Motorcyclist seriously injured in collision with pickup truck in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – A pickup truck and motorcycle collided in Yarmouth shortly after 4:30 PM Friday. The crash happened at the intersection of Forest Road and Winslow Gray Road. A MedFlight helicopter was requested to respond. Due to its flight time, the victim was initially transported to Cape Cod Hospital.…

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Yarmouth Police Officers sworn in at Select Board meeting Tuesday »

YARMOUTH – From the Town of Yarmouth: Please join us in congratulating Sergeant Ryan Brule, Sergeant Justin Haire, Officer Ryan Kulik, and Officer Anthony Manfredi on their swearing-in at Tuesday night’s Select Board Meeting. We’re proud to have you serving our town, and know you’ll do great…

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Worker airlifted after hand gets caught in machine at Falmouth business »

FALMOUTH – A worker reportedly suffered a serious hand injury in an apparent industrial accident at a Falmouth business shortly before 5:30 PM Thursday. Rescuers responded to Accurate Plastics on Technology Park Drive and determine the hand had been caught in a machine but was free when they arrived.…

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Bulletin: Aircraft crash reported at Cape Cod Gateway Airport »

HYANNIS – A small plane ended upside down on the runway at Cape Cod Gateway Airport about 3:30 PM Thursday. initial reports say the pilot was able to get out of the plane and was evaluated by EMTs. The airport was closed and flight delays in and out are likely-check with your airline. CWN will…

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Breaking: Structure fire reported at Sandwich auto body repair shop »

SANDWICH – Firefighters were called to the scene of a blaze in Sandwich about 1:30 PM Thursday. Mutual aid was called to a commercial building in the 300 block of Route 130 where flames were visible. All employees safely evacuated and no injuries were reported. CWN will bring you updates as we…

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