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Operation Saferide in effect on the outer Cape »

PROVINCETOWN – Now in its 12th year, OPERATION SAFERIDE provides free and sober rides home on New Year’s Eve. Operation Safe Ride provides citizens and visitors a free and sober ride home starting at 10 PM on Tuesday, December 31st until 4 AM on Wednesday, January 1st, 2025. This outreach service…

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Investigation Into school threat in Dennis leads to arrest »

DENNIS – From Dennis Police: On December 25, 2024 the Dennis Police Department received reports from several parents of Dennis-Yarmouth School District students regarding threats made via social media referencing acts of gun violence against specific students at Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School.…

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

YARMOUTH PORT – Just after 3 PM Monday there was a two-vehicle crash on Route 6A and Willow Street in Yarmouth Port. A Jeep Wrangler and a GMC Sierra pickup truck appeared to have collided head-on. There were no injuries, but Route 6A had to be closed in both directions until the scene was cleared.…

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Firefighters extinguish basement fire in Harwich »

HARWICH – Firefighters were called to a basement fire in Harwich Sunday evening. Crews responded to Towheel Lane shortly before 9 PM and quickly put out the flames. No injuries were reported. Further details were not immediately available. The post Firefighters extinguish basement fire in Harwich…

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Chatham Fire announces passing of retired Deputy Chief »

CHATHAM – From Chatham Fire: The Chatham Fire Department regrets to announce the passing of Retired Deputy Chief Ron Sgroi. Visiting hours will be Saturday January 4th from 11 AM to 1 PM at Nickerson Funeral Home at 87 Crowell Road in Chatham. Rest in peace, Deputy. The post Chatham Fire announces…

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One person seriously injured after car goes over guardrail into woods on Route 6 in West Barnstable »

WEST BARNSTABLE – Mass State Police are investigating an overnight traffic crash on Route 6 in West Barnstable. About 4:20 AM, a vehicle crashed over the guardrail into the median woods down a hill on the eastbound side before the Route 149 exit. A woman was taken to Cape Cod Hospital under a trauma…

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Cape Cod Hospital Receives Verification for Level III Trauma Center »

(HYANNIS) – For the first time in its history, Cape Cod Hospital has received verification as a Level III Trauma Center having successfully met requirements set forth by the American College of Surgeons (ACS). Official designation status from the ACS and updated EMS points of entry guidelines…

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***  WATCH ***  CCH ON TRAUMA ALERT AFTER VEHICLE CRASHES INTO WEST BARNSTABLE RAVINE »

WEST BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSESTTS –  The single vehicle crash initially came in as a possible hit-and-run with injuries, according to radio transmissions.  At around 4:18 a.m. this morning, state police and West Barnstable firefighters responded to Route 6 eastbound near 64.2 mile marker after…

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Video: Pedestrian struck in Harwich »

HARWICH – Around 10:30 AM Saturday, a woman was hit by Ford Ranger pickup at the intersection of Pleasant Street and Cross Street in Harwich.  Harwich Police Sergeant Brendan Brickley comforted the the female who was struck down.  Harwich Fire arrived moments later and transported her…

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Vehicle hits gas meter prompting evacuation of Hyannis restaurant »

HTANNIS – A vehicle struck a gas meter on a building in Hyannis. It happened about 6:35 AM Saturday at The Daily Paper at 546  Main Street. The popular breakfast restaurant was evacuated until National Grid could secure the gas. Barnstable Police are investigating the incident. The post Vehicle…

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