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Driver extricated, taken to hospital after pickup rolls over in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – Shortly before 4 PM Friday a pickup truck rolled over on Forrest Road near Lower Brook Road in Yarmouth. Yarmouth Firefighters had to remove the roof of the Chevy Silverado to free the driver, who was then transported to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. Forrest Road was closed…

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Rollover crash causing delays on Route 6 in Barnstable »

BBARNSTALE – A traffic crash left a car on its roof in Barnstable. The crash happened  shortly before noon on Route 6 eastbound just past the Route 132 exit. The driver was transported to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. Traffic was down to one lane causing significant delays. Mass…

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: Mason Duff (AZ) »

Mason Duff, Age Now: 17, Missing: 01/02/2025. Missing From BUCKEYE, AZ. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Buckeye Police Department (Arizona) 1-623-386-4421.

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Developing: Fishing vessel grounds at Wellfleet beach »

WELLFLEET – A fishing dragger grounded north of Newcomb Hollow Beach in Wellfleet sometime after 8 AM Thursday. Wellfleet Police and Fire units along Truro personnel, Cape Cod National Seashore Park Rangers and Mass Environmental Police were able to reach the scene and confirm no injuries. CWN…

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CREWS BATTLE TWO-ALARM CONDO BLAZE IN FALMOUTH »

FALMOUTH FD MEDIA STATEMENT:  On January 2nd, at 09:51 a.m., Falmouth Emergency Communications received a report of visible smoke and fire at the Briarwood Condominiums on Pine Valley Drive. The first-arriving firefighters observed heavy smoke and flames self-venting from a second-floor window.…

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MAN ACCUSED OF SHOOTING AT TREE WORKERS IN MARSTONS MILLS »

  [BARNSTABLE PD MEDIA STATEMENT] On the morning of Tuesday December 31, 2024 Barnstable Police Officers responded to the area of Tanbark Road in Marstons Mills for reports of a bullet hole in a home’s window.  Approximately 30 minutes after clearing the scene, the department received a 911…

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Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office warns of scam involving fake Sergeant »

BOURNE – The Barnstable County Sheriff’s office has received reports that a person claiming to be a Sgt. John Haley with the BCSO is calling people and stating he has “confidential legal information” to discuss. Not only does a Sgt. John Haley not work at the sheriff’s office,…

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Person struck by tree limb in Orleans, scattered power outages reported from gusty winds »

CAPE COD – Winds gusting to over 50 MPH were reported across the Cape Thursday. A Wind Advisory is in effect. Check this article for continuing coverage. 11:15 AM update: A person in Orleans was taken to Cape Cod Hospital after reportedly being struck by a falling tree in the area on Main Street…

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BREAKING: Two-alarm fire reported at Falmouth condo complex »

FALMOUTH – Firefighters responded to the Briarwood Condos at 30 Pine Valley Drive in Falmouth sometime after 9:30 AM Thursday for a structure fire. Crews found heavy smoke showing on arrival. Gusty winds also proved a challenge as the fire went to two-alarms. Falmouth Police report Gifford Street…

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“Oh very young, what will you leave us this time?”  [HN photo notes…] »

“Oh very young, what will you leave us this time You’re only dancin’ on this earth for a short while And though your dreams may toss and turn you now They will vanish away like your dads best jeans Denim blue, faded up to the sky And though…