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Three people evaluated after two-vehicle crash in Dennis »

DENNIS – Three people were evaluated at the scene of a two-vehicle crash in Dennis Sunday afternoon. The collision happened at Route 28 & Depot Street. Traffic delays and detours were likely in the area. The cause of the crash is under investigation by Dennis Police.

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Series of beach/water incidents keep local rescuers busy »

A series of beach and water incidents kept local rescuers busy Sunday afternoon: HARWICH – A vessel was reportedly taking on water in Allen Harbor around 3 PM. Harwich Fire and the Harbormaster were on hand with dewatering pumps while arrangements were made to haul out the vessel. YARMOUTH –…

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Fire crews respond to brush fire at Joint Base Cape Cod »

JOINT BASE CAPE COD – Fire crews responded to a brush fire at Joint Base Cape Cod sometime after 9 AM Saturday. Initial reports said about a half-acre was burning.  By 9:40 AM, the fire was reported contained but crews expected to remain on scene for some time to fully wet down the area. CWN…

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Traffic crash causes delays on Route 28 in Bourne »

BOURNE – A traffic crash caused delays on MacArthur Boulevard (Route 28) in Bourne early Friday afternoon. The collision was reported northbound by the Battles dealership shortly after 12:30 PM. At least two people were transported to Falmouth Hospital. Police are investigating the cause of the…

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Several evaluated after traffic crash on Route 6 in Eastham »

EASTHAM – Several people were evaluated but no serious injuries were reported after a traffic crash in Eastham. The collision happened on State Highway (Route 6) at Eastwind Drive not far from the rotary. Traffic delays were expected in the area until the scene was cleared. Eastham Police are investigating…

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Harwich Transfer Station closed due to broken utility pole »

HARWICH – From the Town of Harwich: The Transfer Station will be closed today Friday, June 19th due to a power outage caused by a broken pole. We apologize for any inconvenience!

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Fire breaks out in solar farm at Cape Cod Gateway Airport »

HYANNIS – A fire broke out in a solar farm at the Cape Cod Gateway Airport in Hyannis just before 10:30 AM Friday. The fire was quickly contained but the airport was temporarily closed due to fire apparatus on the field. No injuries were reported.

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Falmouth Police seek witnesses to head-on crash that left a child injured »

FALMOUTH – From Falmouth Police: Falmouth Police are seeking witnesses and any available video footage related to a serious head-on collision that left a child injured Wednesday evening. On Wednesday, June 17, at about 8 p.m., Falmouth Police officers responded to a 911 call for a report of a motor…

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Barnstable Officer Seizes Illegal Rifle Hours After His Father’s Retirement »

ABOVE – A retirement and Father’s Day gift, all rolled into one: Barnstable Police Officer Daniel Nuss examines an illegally possessed rifle he seized during a traffic stop in Hyannis early this morning. Officer Nuss began his law enforcement career several years ago with the Bourne Police Department…