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WORK HARD, PLAY HARD… [HN PHOTOS] »

                          HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN PHOTO NOTES] – A number of lovely Hyannis families took to an asphalt cancha de fútbol in the parking lot of the Hyannis Youth and Community Center early last…

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Hyannis Fire Assistant Chief Mark Storie retiring after 33 years, promotions announced »

HYANNIS – Hyannis Fire Assistant Chief Mark Storie is retiring after 33 years on the job. The department is inviting well wishers to come and congratulate him at the Hyannis Fire Department, 95 High School Road Extension from 9 to 12 AM on Wednesday July 3rd. In a related story, this past Thursday…

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Rollover crash reported on Route 25 at base of Bourne Bridge »

BOURNE – A rollover crash was reported on Route 25 at the base of the Bourne Bridge shortly after 3 PM Monday. According to reports, the occupants were able to get out and no serious injuries were reported. The vehicles ended up in the median but traffic slowdowns were reported. The cause of the…

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Video: Dennis Police announce restrictions for local beaches during Fourth of July »

DENNIS – Town Administrator Elizabeth Sullivan and Police Chief John Brady are announcing new restrictions for Dennis beaches that will be put into effect on the Fourth of July. The restrictions will be put in place at Mayflower Beach, Chapin Memorial Beach and Bayview Beach on July 4th only. Over…

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THE LOOK ON THEIR FACES SAYS IT ALL… [HN PHOTOS] »

    Above HN photos: Last Wednesday evening, Barnstable patrol officers on the “four-to-mid” responded to a motor vehicle crash where they would eventually receive word it was actually a homicide… … which sort of changed things for the remainder, as they did their utmost to make…

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Fire breaks out at house in Chatham »

CHATHAM – Fire broke out at a house in Chatham shortly after 6:30 PM Sunday. Firefighters responded to the Lakeview Avenue location to find a fire in the attic. All occupants safely evacuated and no injuries were reported. Fire crews were able to quickly douse the flames and then checked for any…

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Busy day in Wareham includes fully involved garage fire »

WAREHAM – On Friday, June 28, at about 10:50 AM, Engine 5 with the on-duty crew, and C-2 (Assistant Chief Haskell) responded to Tobey Road for a spill of over 100 gallons of diesel fuel (below). A/C Haskell determined that duty crew would be tied up for long period of time, and ordered the recall…

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Sunday photo essay: After the rain »

All photos by Jane Sheehy Emplit/CWN The post Sunday photo essay: After the rain appeared first on CapeCod.com.

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Harwich Police announce promotions, schedule change of command ceremony »

HARWICH – Harwich Police Chief Kevin Considine announced that on Monday June 24th at the Select Board meeting, the following were approved for appointment to their new ranks effective July 3rd. Lt. Adam Hutton to be promoted to Deputy Chief of Police: Adam began his career with the Harwich Police…

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BREAKING: Multiple injuries reported after deck collapse in Marstons Mills »

MARSTONS MILLS – Multiple ambulances were called to a reported deck collapse in Marstons Mills shortly before 9 PM Saturday. A Level 1 Mass Casualty Incident was declared to bring resources to the scene on Mountain Ash Road off Osterville/West Barnstable Road. A total of seven people were transported…

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