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Four people evaluated, traffic snarled after crash on Route 28 in Centerville »

CENTERVILLE – A two-vehicle crash caused extensive delays for the evening commute along Route 28 in Falmouth. The crash happened about 5:45 PM Monday on Falmouth Road (Route 28) at Ames Way. Four people were evaluated for injuries with one transported to Cape Cod Hospital. Barnstable Police are…

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***  WATCH ***  NEW FOOTAGE SHOWS MOMENT FRONT LOBBY COLLAPSES DURING ANTHONY’S CUMMAQUID INN BLAZE »

YARMOUTH PORT, MASSACHUSETTS –  The following HN Video highlights reader aerial footage that captures the moment the front lobby suddenly collapses during last evening’s massive fire at the old Anthony’s Cummaquid Inn.  (Anthony’s has been closed and unoccupied for years…) …

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Video: CWN followup-Daylight reveals fire devastation as YFD chief makes statement »

YARMOUTH – A followup to our report on the raging fire that destroyed the former Anthony’s Cummaquid Inn on Route 6A in Yarmouth Sunday evening. Daylight revealed the extent of the damage to the sprawling nearly 30,000 square foot property assessed at over 2.4 million dollars. Also in the…

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Bobcat goes up in flames at Bourne paving company »

BOURNE – A bobcat was destroyed by fire in Bourne around 10:15 AM Monday. The incident happened at Clover Paving at 584 MacArthur Boulevard (Route 28). The bobcat was fully involved when crews arrived. The fire was contained to the bobcat. No injuries were reported. Photos by David Curran/Satellite…

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Brewster Police achieves state accreditation »

BREWSTER – On October 30th, the Brewster Police Department was recognized by the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission for attaining the award of a fully accredited law enforcement agency. The Department received a unanimous vote by the Commission to receive the designation after successfully…

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***  WATCH ***  ANTHONY’S CUMMAQUID INN BURNS TO THE GROUND [DEVELOPING!] »

Top:  Arial shot sent in by Paul Leidenfrost YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN VIDEO NOTES] – Crews arrived to heavy fire at the old Anthony’s Cummaquid Inn at around 6:30 p.m. Sunday evening. (Anthony’s has been closed and unoccupied for years…) A second alarm was struck in order…

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Breaking: Fire reported at former Anthony’s Cummaquid Inn in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – A large fire was reported at the old Anthony’s Cummaquid Inn on Route 6A in Yarmouth at the Barnstable town line about 6:30 PM. A second alarm was ordered bringing in multiple mutual aid units. CWN will bring you further details as we get them. The post Breaking: Fire reported…

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Vehicle fire stalls traffic on Route 132 in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – A fully involved vehicle fire was reported in Hyannis about 5:15 PM Sunday. The fire happened on Iyannough Road (Route 132) at Airport Road. No injuries were reported. Traffic was detoured until the fire was put out and the vehicle towed away. The post Vehicle fire stalls traffic on Route…

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Firefighters douse shed fire in West Barnstable »

WEST BARNSTABLE – Firefighters responded to a shed fire on Pleasant Pines Avenue shortly before 3 PM Sunday. Flames were through the roof but crews were able to douse the fire before it could spread beyond the shed. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The post…

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Dennis rescuers respond to chemical incident at Sesuit Harbor »

DENNIS – Dennis fire and rescue personnel rushed to the Northside Marina at Sesuit Harbor about 2:15 PM Sunday. According to reports, two people suffered chemical exposure. One of the victims reportedly suffered burns to the face. Officials decontaminated the victim who was then rushed to Cape…

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