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Hazmat crews called to Cape Cod Academy in Osterville »

OSTERVILLE – Hazardous materials technicians were requested to the Cape Cod Academy on Osterville/West Barnstable Road in Osterville about 8:45 AM Thursday. Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills (COMM) fire called for the response after an unknown odor was detected in the building. All students…

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Fire destroys chicken coop in Chatham »

CHATHAM – Fire destroyed a chicken coop in Chatham early Thursday morning. Firefighters were called to Old Comers Road about 4:15 AM and quickly doused the flames. It was not immediately clear if any chickens were injured. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The post Fire destroys chicken…

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Harwich Public Safety Facility closed after WWII ordnance brought to station »

HARWICH – From Harwich Police: Due to a WWII era ordinance being carried into the lobby , the lobby and parking lot of the Public Safety facility on Sisson Road are closed temporarily. The State Police Bomb Squad is en route to handle the situation. We remind the public that finding such ordinances…

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Multiple ambulances called to traffic crash on Route 6A in Yarmouth Port »

YARMOUTH PORT – Four ambulances were called to a traffic crash in Yarmouth Port Wednesday afternoon. The collision happened on Main Street (Route 6A) by the U.S. Post Office. Yarmouth Police shut down that section of Route 6A between Summer Street and Strawberry Lane while rescuers treated and…

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Man airlifted after suffering burns in Falmouth at Falmouth concrete business »

FALMOUTH – A man was airlifted to a burn center after an incident in Falmouth about 2 PM Wednesday. Rescuers responded to Fuccillo Ready Mix at 547 Thomas B. Landers Road. A MedFlight helicopter was called to land at Falmouth Hospital for the victim. Officials notified the Occupational Safety and…

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Water leak in Dennis leaves section of Route 6A very icy »

DENNIS – The Dennis Water District is working an active water leak on Route 6A near Palmer Lane, causing extremely icy and hazardous roadway conditions. Motorists are urged to use caution and seek alternate routes while crews address the issue. The post Water leak in Dennis leaves section of Route…

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Eastham, Dennis Police introduce new officers »

EASTHAM – From Eastham Police: Please join us in welcoming our newest officer, William “Sam” O’Brien! Officer O’Brien graduated from the Randolph Police Academy on Friday. His graduation was attended by Chief Bohannon, Officer McGrath (who will be Officer O’Brien’s field training…

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: Muhammad Sakho (PA) »

Muhammad Sakho, Age Now: 10, Missing: 01/20/2026. Missing From PHILADELPHIA, PA. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Philadelphia Police Department (Pennsylvania) 1-215-686-3183.

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Traffic crash causes delays on Sagamore Bridge »

BOURNE – A traffic crash was reported on the Sagamore Bridge shortly after noon Monday. Mapping showed delays for motorists headed off-Cape. No injuries were reported. About 12:30 PM, a second crash was reported in the backup approaching the scene adding to the delays. No serious injuries were…

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Hyannis, Massachusetts ~ January 19, 2026 [HN Photos] »

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