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Vessel runs aground in Cape Cod Canal »

BOURNE – An approximate 30 foot pleasure vessel reportedly ran aground in the Cape Cod Canal around 1 PM Saturday. The incident happened in an area known as Tidal Flats near the train bridge. No injuries were reported. A commercial salvage vessel was able to pull the vessel off the rocks. No spillage…

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One person evaluated after vessel capsizes off Barnstable »

BARNSTABLE – One person was evaluated after their small vessel reportedly capsized. The incident happened shortly before 7 AM Saturday in Barnstable Harbor off Sunset Lane. A good Samaritan assisted in retrieving the victim who was evaluated by EMTs at the dock. Further details were not immediately…

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Sandwich Police announce Sergeant promotion »

SANDWICH – From Sandwich Police: Friday, the Sandwich Police Department held a promotional swearing-in ceremony for Sergeant Gregory Jaroszuk. Sergeant Jaroszuk has dedicated the past 14 years to serving the Sandwich community. Prior to joining the Sandwich Police Department, he served with the…

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Yarmouth Fire announces promotion »

YARMOUTH – From Yarmouth Fire: Please join us in congratulating Lieutenant Inspector Michael Oliva on his well-deserved promotion! Lt. Oliva has been a full-time member of the Department for the past 10 years, following his service with the Yarmouth Fire Call Department. His dedication, commitment,…

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Bomb squad, hazmat technicians spend hours at Wareham home after small explosion »

WAREHAM – One person was injured and remains in custody at a hospital after a small explosion in Wareham. Firefighters responded to the scene on Aunt Maryville Lane around noon. The Mass State Police Bomb Squad and the Mass Department of Fire Services Joint Hazard Incident Response Team were requested…

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Amazon delivery truck nearly overturns in Mashpee »

MASHPEE – An Amazon delivery truck nearly overturned after going off the road in Mashpee. The incident happened about 4:50 PM Friday on Monomoscoy Road at the causeway. No injuries were reported. A wrecker was called to extricate the vehicle from its predicament. The post Amazon delivery truck…

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Traffic crash causes delays on Route 6 in Wellfleet »

WELLFLEET – A two vehicle crash caused traffic delays in Wellfleet. The collision happened about 4:30 PM Friday on Route 6 at Gull Pond Road. An ambulance from Truro responded to assist with patient care although it did not appear there were any serious injuries. Wellfleet Police are investigating…

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Rider airlifted after car vs motorcycle in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – A car and motorcycle collided in Yarmouth about 3:40 PM Friday. The crash happened on Route 28 by Captain Parker’s Pub. The motorcyclist was transported to Cape Cod Gateway Airport to meet a MedFlight helicopter to be flown to an off-Cape trauma center. Yarmouth Police are…

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Brush fire breaks out in Dennis marsh »

DENNIS – Fire broke out in a marsh in Dennis sometime after 1 PM Friday. Fire crews responded to the area off Fisk Street and worked to contain the fire and keep it away from a nearby residence. No injuries were reported. Crews were able to knock down the fire and remained on scene checking […]…

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Students evaluated as precaution after crash involving a school bus in Sandwich »

SANDWICH – Multiple students were evaluated as a precaution after a traffic crash involving their school bus. The collision happened late Friday morning on Quaker Meetinghouse Road at Route 6. No one was transported to a hospital. Further details were not immediately available. The post Students…

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