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Natural gas main struck at Mass Maritime Academy in Bourne »

BOURNE – A construction crew struck what was reported to be a 4″ natural gas main by the under construction engineering building at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy in Bourne shortly before 2 PM Thursday. Fire officials evacuated the nearby area including Harrington Hall and the Library.…

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Medical condition may have led to CCRTA bus crashing through fence in Osterville »

OSTERVILLE – A medical condition may have led to a Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority bus crashing through a fence in Osterville just after 1 PM Thursday. The collision happened at Main Street and Ice Valley Road. Several passengers on the bus had to be evaluated prompting a declaration of a level…

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Head of the Bay Road in Bourne closed after traffic crash »

BOURNE – Bourne Police report that Head to the Bay Road was closed in the area of Plymouth Lane due to a two vehicle crash. No serious injuries were reported.

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Barnstable officers able to treat and rush dog to veterinarian after attack in Hyannis on Tuesday »

HYANNIS – From Barnstable Police: On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, the Barnstable Police Department received a 911 call reporting a vicious dog attack at a home in Hyannis. The hysterical caller informed dispatch that a dog was violently attacking another dog inside the home. Officers Brandon Sanders…

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Mashpee firefighters battle house fire »

MASHPEE – Mashpee firefighters were called to a house fire shortly before 11 AM Thursday. Heavy smoke was billowing from the structure on Valley Road when crews arrived prompting a call for mutual aid. Firefighters took a defensive stance after reportedly determining there were hoarding conditions…

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Pedestrian struck by car in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – A pedestrian was reportedly struck by a car in Hyannis about 10:15 AM Thursday. The incident happened on Iyannough Road (Route 132) at the Enterprise Road/Independence Drive intersection. The victim was transported to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. The driver stayed at the scene…

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Multi-car crash causes traffic delays on Route 3 approaching Sagamore Bridge »

BOURNE – A multi-vehicle crash was reported on Route 3 just before the Sagamore Bridge shortly before 10 AM Thursday. Several people were evaluated with at least one victim transported to a hospital. Mass State Police are investigating the cause of the crash which caused significant delays for…

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Box truck overturns in Falmouth crash »

FALMOUTH – A traffic crash left a box truck on its side in Falmouth Thursday morning. The collision happened about 5:20 AM on Route 28 southbound before the Thomas B. Landers Road exit. The box truck and a sedan collided. Rescuers called for a MedFlight helicopter to land at Falmouth Hospital to…

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Vespa Rider Flips Off Cop During Hyannis Chase, Parks at Police HQ, Then Complains Inside [HN Video] »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS — A Barnstable police officer’s attempt to stop a recklessly driven Vespa moped Wednesday evening took a surreal turn when the rider refused to pull over, extended both middle fingers, and continued driving. He ultimately parked the scooter directly in front of police headquarters…

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Highbank Bridge to close June 1st-5th »

YARMOUTH – From Yarmouth Police: The Highbank Bridge will close completely from June 1 to June 5 between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM daily due to construction work by on the Dennis side. During hours of construction, motorists travelling to Dennis may find it easier to use Route 6 via Exit 78 A/B to avoid…

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