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Notes from the overnight: “A leopard can’t change his spots…” »

ABOVE: Meet the real hero of the night: this oversized stuffed leopard, fiercely guarding a clump of shrubbery as officers responded to a West Yarmouth duplex last evening. The call came in about a neighbor allegedly trying to bust into the other side despite an active harassment prevention order. Everyone…

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Provincetown fire chief retiring after 45 years of service to the department »

PROVINCETOWN – From Provincetown Fire: The Provincetown Fire Department wishes Chief James J. Roderick a happy retirement. Please join us this Friday March 20th from 9 AM to-11 AM for his last day coffee. Chief Roderick retires after 45 years of service to the department. The event will be held…

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Two-vehicle crash stalls traffic at Sagamore Bridge »

BOURNE – A two-vehicle crash stalled traffic at the Sagamore Bridge Wednesday evening. The collision at the base of the bridge by the former Christmas Tree Shop happened just after 8:30 PM. Three people were treated and released at the scene. Mass State Police are investigating the cause of the…

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Video: Fire reported at Wellfleet campground building »

WELLFLEET – A fire was reported at Maurice’s Campground in Wellfleet around 6:45 PM Wednesday. The fire at 80 State Highway (Route 6) appeared to be on the exterior of the building and extending into the attic. Everyone safely evacuated the structure and no injuries were reported. Mutual…

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Man taken to hospital after chainsaw accident in Cotuit »

COTUIT – A man reportedly a leg injury while using a chainsaw in Cotuit Wednesday afternoon. Rescuers responded to a residence off Main Street about 1:25 PM. The victim was transported to Cape Cod Hospital. Further details were not immediately available. The post Man taken to hospital after chainsaw…

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Person injured at worksite in Sagamore Beach »

BOURNE – A person was injured in an apparent workplace accident in Sagamore Beach late Wednesday morning. Rescuers responded to 150 State Road where the victim was reportedly struck by a metal object. He was transported to South Shore Hospital trauma center in Weymouth. Further details were not…

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Fire breaks out in basement of Bourne home »

BOURNE – Fire broke out in the basement of a home in Bourne. Firefighters responded to Academy Drive about 11 AM. A hose line was stretched to extinguish the fire. There were no reports of injuries. The heavy smoke was traced to a malfunctioning oil burner. The post Fire breaks out in basement…

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Barnstable Police warn of scam involving traffic hearings and court cases »

HYANNIS – From Barnstable Police: We are getting reports that text messages for traffic hearings and court cases have been going out to residents in our town. Please do not respond or send money! Please be advised that court will typically only contact you by mail for appearances. Spread the word!…

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Car crashes into mobile home in Wareham »

WAREHAM – A car crashed into a mobile home in Wareham Wednesday morning. The incident happened on Pine View Terrace. Two ambulances were called to the scene but the extent of injuries was not immediately clear. Photos by David Curran/Satellite News Service/CWN The post Car crashes into mobile home…

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No injuries after tractor-trailer hits utility pole in Dennis »

DENNIS – A tractor-trailer struck a utility pole shortly after 9 AM Wednesday. The crash happened on Belmont Road at Chase Avenue just over the Dennis town line. The semi driver was not injured. The pole was broken and Eversource was called to make repairs. Dennis Police are investigating the incident.…

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