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Kayakers rescued after getting blown into the West End Breakwater in Provincetown »

PROVINCETOWN – As many as four kayakers were rescued after the stiff breeze blew them into the West End Breakwater in Provincetown around 2 PM Thursday. Firefighters responded to the scene along with a Provincetown Harbormaster boat that assisted in retrieving the individuals. No injuries were…

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Bicyclist struck and seriously injured in Barnstable »

BARNSTABLE – A bicyclist was seriously injured after reportedly being struck by a vehicle in Barnstable late Thursday morning. The incident happened on Main Street (Route 6A) by Bartlett Farm. The victim was transported to Cape Cod Hospital under a trauma alert. Barnstable Police are investigating…

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A rising tide had other plans on Water Street…  [HN video] »

YARMOUTH PORT, MASSACHUSETTS — [HN VIDEO NOTES]  –  In the quiet hours well before dawn, when the world occasionally holds its breath, a young man sought solace on Water Street’s lonesome way to water. A congenial lad, he confided to Hyannis News his ritual of parking along the quiet, hard-packed…

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Vehicle infractions lead to drug arrest in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – From Yarmouth Police: A Yarmouth Police Sergeant was on patrol Monday evening, at about 9:45 p.m., when he noticed a white Mercury Grand Marquis pass by him with an inoperable license plate light. The sergeant turned around to conduct a traffic stop and after running the plate, discovered…

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Two people taken to Falmouth Hospital after reported near drowning at Falmouth bridge »

FALMOUTH – Two people were taken to Falmouth Hospital after a reported near drowning incident in Falmouth. Rescuers responded to the bridge on Menauhant Road about 1 PM. Both victims were reported conscious before being transported. Further details were not immediately available. The post Two people…

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No injuries after car crashes into woods at Orleans/Eastham rotary »

ORLEANS – A car apparently lost control and crashed into the woods on the Orleans side of the Route 6 rotary shortly before 11 AM Wednesday. The driver was not injured but had to be assisted out of the trees. Police are investigating how the crash occurred. Traffic delays were likely in the area.…

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Firefighters responding to automatic alarm discover smoke in building in Bourne »

BOURNE – An automatic alarm brought Bourne Firefighters to the Cape Cod Healthcare building at 1 Trowbridge Road about 7 AM Wednesday. Crews discovered smoke in the building and called for additional resources. Further details were not immediately available. The post Firefighters responding to…

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Section of Route 28 in Orleans closed after fiery crash »

ORLEANS – A two vehicle crash caused the closure of a section of Route 28 after one of the cars caught fire. The crash happened on Route 28 at Lake Drive. No injuries were reported. Orleans Police reported that Route 28 is closed from the Route 28/39 Roundabout to Cross Road. Further details were…

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Fire breaks out at Upper Cape Regional Transfer Station at Joint Base Cape Cod »

JOINT BASE CAPE COD – A fire broke out at the Upper Cape Cod Regional Transfer Station at Joint Base Cape Cod (JBCC) about 5:45 AM Wednesday. Area towns responded to assist JBCC firefighters at the scene on Kitridge Rd. Transfer station personnel used an excavator to pull apart the large pile of…

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Barnstable Police searching for missing woman »

HYANNIS – Barnstable Police are searching for a missing woman. Gretchen Fitzpatrick has been missing from Hyannis since July 14th. Gretchen is a white female 5’9″, medium build with brown hair and blue eyes. She last spoke with daughter on July 14, 2025, via phone. She has family in…

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