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Few details available after hours long standoff in West Barnstable Sunday »

WEST BARNSTABLE – Few details are available after an hours long standoff in West Barnstable Sunday. A section of Great Marsh Road was blocked during the incident which eventually came to a peaceful end. Barnstable Police said the call was “domestic” in nature so they were unable to…

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Hyannis Fire Captain retiring after 40 year of service »

HYANNIS – The Hyannis Fire Department has announced that Captain James Huska is retiring after 40 years in the fire service. The public is invited to stop by the Hyannis Fire Station at 95 High School Road Extension between 9 AM and 12 PM on Tuesday July 9th to congratulate him. The post Hyannis…

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Vehicle overturns in Mashpee crash »

MASHPEE – A traffic crash left a vehicle overturned in Mashpee. The collision happened about 6:15 PM Sunday on Lowell Road at Regatta Dr. The driver was extricated and evaluated by EMTs. The cause of the crash is under investigation by Mashpee Police. The post Vehicle overturns in Mashpee crash…

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Mashpee woman killed in crash on I-495 in Bridgewater »

BRIDGEWATER, MA – At 3:18 PM on Saturday, Massachusetts State Troopers assigned to the Middleborough Barracks responded to a single-vehicle crash on Route 495 southbound in Bridgewater that resulted in the death of passenger in the vehicle. Preliminary investigation indicates that a 2018 Chevrolet…

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Three evaluated after crash on Route 6 in Brewster »

BREWSTER – Three people were evaluated after a traffic crash on Route 6 in Brewster around 9:15 AM Sunday. The crash happened eastbound beyond Route 137 (Exit 85). None of the injuries were believed to be life-threatening. Traffic was tied up approaching the scene until it could be cleared. Mass…

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Yarmouth police officer lauded for going above and beyond for stranded family »

YARMOUTH – From Yarmouth Police: We wanted to share this post from Instagram and commend Officer Wenberg for a job, well done! This is just one example of the great work our officers are doing in the community every day. Keep up the great work, Officer Wenberg! FEATURED SERVANT OFFICER: This week,…

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House in Falmouth struck by vehicle for second time in three years »

FALMOUTH – A vehicle struck a house in Falmouth shortly after 2:30 AM Sunday. The incident happened at 780 East Falmouth Highway (Route 28) at Central Avenue. The driver of the Volkswagen Tiguan was not injured and the people living at the house also escaped injury. The house suffered significant…

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Sunday photo essay: Happy Hydrangea Festival »

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

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Car strikes house in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – A car reportedly struck a house in Falmouth sometime before 3:30 PM Saturday. The collision happened on Little Rock Avenue. No injuries were reported but there was significant damage that a building inspector was called to check. Falmouth Police are investigating the incident. Further…

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Barnstable Police investigating rash of car break-ins look for surveillance video »

HYANNIS – The Barnstable Police Department is investigating several motor vehicle break ins that occurred over the past few nights in Centerville and Hyannis. If you are a victim and have not reported it yet or if you have any video from your residents in the late night or early morning hours the…

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