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HN Photo: Warmer weather comes with warmer weather woes… »

HN Photo Notes: I was told I could expect to see more than the usual number of homeless individuals on the streets last evening. Apparently, when the temperature rises above freezing, some of the emergency overflow homeless shelters (basically local hotels) end up kicking the unfortunate to the curb.…

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Traffic crash closes section of Route 6 in Harwich »

HARWICH – A traffic crash temporarily closed a section of Route 6 in Harwich grinding the evening commute to a halt. The crash about happened about 5:30 PM Wednesday near mile marker 79 on the “alley” section near the Harwich/Dennis town line. One person was evaluated for possible injuries…

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Developing: Major cellular phone outages being in many parts of the U.S. »

CAPE COD – Early Wednesday afternoon, a major cellular outage appeared to be affecting multiple carriers in many parts of the United States. downdetector.com is showing a large spike in outage reports for Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile as well as some cable companies. Verizon issued a statement:…

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Update: Four-alarm Bourne fire started with combustion of oily rags »

BOURNE – From Mass Department of Fire Services: The four-alarm fire at a woodworking business started accidentally with the combustion of oily rags, said Bourne Fire Chief David S. Pelonzi and State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine. “The oils in some paints, stains, and varnishes release heat as they…

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Yarmouth Police secure Violence Against Woman Act grant »

YARMOUTH – From Yarmouth Police: Chief Kevin Lennon is pleased to announce that the Yarmouth Police Department is the recipient of a $76,597 grant through the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). These funds are used to staff one of the department’s Domestic Violence/Special Victim Advocate…

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Motorcyclist airlifted after collision with car in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a collision with a car in Falmouth about 9:45 PM Tuesday. The crash happened on Woods Hole Road at Greengate Road. The cyclist was transported to Falmouth Hospital to meet a MedFlight helicopter to be flown to an off-Cape trauma center. The crash…

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New police officer sworn in at Falmouth Police »

FALMOUTH – From Falmouth Police: On Monday January 12, 2026, Michael Palmer, Town Clerk, officially swore in Officer Bo Bukhenik as a member of the Falmouth Police Department. Officer Bukhenik joins us as a lateral transfer from the Westborough Police Department, where he proudly served since 2016.…

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Crash leaves pickup on its roof in Eastham »

EASTHAM – A two-vehicle collision left a pickup truck on its roof in Eastham. The crash happened about 9:30 PM at Old Orchard Road and Brackett Road. The occupants were able to self-extricate and no serious injuries were reported. Eastham Police are investigating the cause of crash. The post Crash…

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Bourne firefighters cover Plymouth fire station during house fire »

PLYMOUTH – Bourne firefighters responded to cover a Plymouth fire station while their crews battled a house fire shortly before 10:30 AM Monday. The fire at 35 Haven Road was quickly brought under control. Further details were not immediately available. The post Bourne firefighters cover Plymouth…

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Driver Flees After High-Speed Crash, Leaves Wreckage Obstructing Route 28—Guardrail and Sign Destroyed [HN Photos] »

          WEST YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS — Shortly after 3 a.m. today, Yarmouth Police responded to Route 28 at Main Street, where a small Chevy sedan was found abandoned and heavily damaged in the middle of the roadway. Witnesses reported seeing the occupants exit the wrecked…

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