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No injuries but traffic backed up after collision between dump truck and car on Route 28 in Bourne »

BOURNE – A dump truck and a car collided on MacArthur Boulevard (Route 28) in Bourne late Thursday morning. The crash happened northbound between the Otis rotary and the Bourne Bridge. No injuries were reported but extensive backups were noted. Mass State Police are investigating the crash. Photos…

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Bourne Police Sergeant retires after 32+ years »

BOURNE – From Bourne Police; Wednesday we had the honor of celebrating a 32+ year career at the retirement ceremony for Sgt. James Czyryca. “Jim” brought compassion and dedication to every part of this job and set the example for a community first law enforcement career. We are honored to call…

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One person taken to hospital after kitchen fire in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – One person was transported to Cape Cod Hospital for evaluation after a kitchen fire in Hyannis. Firefighters responded to Stetson Street sometime after 7 PM and determined the fire had already been extinguished. Further details were not immediately available.

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Fire guts shed in Osterville »

OSTERVILLE – Firefighters responded to a fully involved shed fire on Bayview Circle in Osterville sometime after 6 PM Wednesday. Crews knocked down the flames and no injuries were reported. Further details were not immediately available.

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Toddler airlifted with leg injury from Sandwich »

SANDWICH – A toddler with a reported leg injury was airlifted from Sandwich sometime after 6 PM Wednesday. The victim was brought to an urgent care who notified paramedics who called for MedFlight. The chopper landed at the old Henry T. Wing School and flew to an off-Cape pediatric trauma center.…

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Divers called to pond at state forest in Plymouth after reports of a missing swimmer »

PLYMOUTH – Divers were called to Charge Pond in the Myles Standish State Forest in Plymouth shortly after 2 PM Wednesday. A swimmer was reported missing at the pond. CWN will bring you further details as we get them.

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Fire breaks out at commercial building in Bourne »

BOURNE – A fire was reported at a commercial building in Bourne about 2:45 PM Wednesday. Firefighters found smoke showing from the structure on Colonel Drive off of MacArthur Boulevard (Route 28). Mutual aid was called to the scene and to cover the Bourne fire stations. About 3 PM, it was reported…

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Yarmouth Police welcome three new officers to the force »

YARMOUTH – From Yarmouth Police: The Yarmouth Police Department is pleased to welcome our newest police officers: Officers Pawlina, Morrison, and Cimino. Tuesday night, the officers were officially sworn in before the Yarmouth Select Board, marking the beginning of their careers with the Yarmouth…

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Crash onboard Steamship Authority ferry causes cancellations, delays »

VINEYARD HAVEN – From the Steamship Authority (SSA): The Steamship Authority is aware of an emergency situation currently occurring on the M/V Island Home, which is currently docked in Vineyard Haven. Our staff and emergency personnel are responding. The vessel’s 9:30 AM and 10:45 AM departures…

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Hyannis Man Wanted on Default Warrants for “Armed Robbery” and Assault Charges Arrested in Pre-Dawn Operation »

    HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – Shortly before 3 a.m. Wednesday, Barnstable Police patrol officers surrounded a home in Hyannis after receiving a call from a female who reported that a wanted man was inside. The caller told dispatch, “You have to send someone,” before hanging up. Attempts…

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