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Bourne firefighters issue alert after iPhone charging cable found burning at local residence »

BOURNE – From Bourne Fire: Saturday, Bourne Fire/Rescue crews responded to a residence for the report of something burning inside the home. Our team quickly located the culprit: an iPhone charger that was melting! Let this be your friendly neighborhood reminder — only use approved, UL-listed…

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Rescuers called to Skaket Beach in Orleans after report of teens possibly in distress in the water »

ORLEANS – Rescuers rushed to Skaket Beach in Orleans after reports of two teenagers possibly in distress in the water. The victims were located near the Oyster Farm and were assisted to shore where they declined further evaluation for possible hypothermia. Further details were not immediately available.…

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: Isabella Phillips (PA) »

Isabella Phillips, Age Now: 17, Missing: 05/30/2025. Missing From Rochester, PA. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: New Sewickley Township Police Department (Pennsylvania) 1-724-775-0881.

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Bourne firefighters quickly knock down fire »

BOURNE – Fire broke in Bourne sometime after 8 AM Saturday. Firefighters responded to Birch St. and were able to make an aggressive attack to knock down the flames which appeared to be in an out building. There were no immediate reports of injuries. Mutual aid was called to the scene and to cover…

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***  WATCH ***  ONE PATIENT DESCRIBED AS “CRITICAL” AT TWO-VEHICLE SANDWICH CRASH »

SANDWICH, MASSACHUSETTS –  [HN VIDEO NOTES]  –  Sandwich police and firefighters responded to the intersection of Chase Road and the Service Road for a two-vehicle crash, shortly after 8:00 p.m. Friday evening – 5/30/2025.  One patient needed to be extricated from the wreckage…

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Three people injured, one seriously in Sandwich traffic crash »

SANDWICH – Three people were injured, one seriously in a two-vehicle crash in Sandwich shortly after 8 PM Friday. The collision happened at Chase Road and Service Road. Firefighters extricated one person from their vehicle who was transported to Cape Cod Hospital. The cause of the crash is under…

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Good Samaritan rescues driver from burning vehicle after crash in Bourne »

BOURNE – A Good Samaritan rescued a driver after their vehicle overturned and caught fire in Bourne. It happened about 5:30 PM Friday on the offramp to the Scenic Highway just after the Sagamore Bridge. The ramp is closed. Rescuers called for a MedFlight helicopter but it was unable to respond…

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Traffic crash blocks westbound traffic on Route 6 in Harwich »

HARWICH – A reported rear-end collision caused delays for commuters on Route 6 in Harwich. The crash happened in the westbound lane before the Route 124 exit closing that lane. Delays were likely eastbound as well. Five people were evaluated for possible injuries. Mass State Police are investigating…

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: Mia Thomas (OR) »

Mia Thomas, Age Now: 17, Missing: 05/27/2025. Missing From ALBANY, OR. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Albany Police Department (Oregon) 1-541-917-7680.

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Driver may have fallen asleep behind the wheel before crashing into utility pole in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – A vehicle smashed into a utility pole snapping it in Yarmouth just after midnight Friday morning. The collision happened on Old Main Street in Yarmouth. The utility pole likely prevented the car from crashing into the house behind it. The driver was taken to Cape Cod Hospital. He reportedly…

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