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Vehicle crashes into Sheriff’s Department sign, bursts into flames at the Otis Rotary »

BOURNE – A car reportedly struck the Barnstable County Sheriff’s Department sign at the Orleans Rotary and then burst into flames about 8:15 PM Friday. The drive was able to get out and was evaluated. Police are investigating the crash, The post Vehicle crashes into Sheriff’s Department…

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Car hits house in Sandwich »

SANDWICH – A car reportedly struck a house in Sandwich about 8 PM Friday. The incident happened on Woodridge Road. No serious injuries were reported. National Grid was called to check a possible gas leak and a building inspector was called to check the extent of damage. Further details were not…

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Bourne rescuers called to second rollover crash Thursday evening »

BOURNE – Rescuers were called to a second rollover crash in Bourne about 11:30 PM Thursday. The incident was reported on Thom Avenue off Clay Pond Road. Firefighters had to extricate the driver. Fortunately the injuries appeared minor. Bourne Police are investigating the cause of the crash. This…

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Rollover crash blocks lanes on Scenic Highway in Bourne »

BOURNE – A traffic crash left a vehicle on its side in Bourne. The collision happened about 6:45 PM Thursday on the Scenic Highway (Route 6) east of Nightingale Road. Firefighters extricated the driver who appeared to have escaped serious injury. Bourne Police are investigating and advised traffic…

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Dennis man sentenced for threatening a federal official and their relatives »

BOSTON, MA – From U.S. District Attorney’a Office Boston: A South Dennis man was sentenced Wednesday for threatening to murder a prominent federal official, their relative and the relative’s spouse. Michael P. Mahoney, 62, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Chief Judge Denise J. Casper…

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HN Photo: Warmer weather comes with warmer weather woes… »

HN Photo Notes: I was told I could expect to see more than the usual number of homeless individuals on the streets last evening. Apparently, when the temperature rises above freezing, some of the emergency overflow homeless shelters (basically local hotels) end up kicking the unfortunate to the curb.…

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Traffic crash closes section of Route 6 in Harwich »

HARWICH – A traffic crash temporarily closed a section of Route 6 in Harwich grinding the evening commute to a halt. The crash about happened about 5:30 PM Wednesday near mile marker 79 on the “alley” section near the Harwich/Dennis town line. One person was evaluated for possible injuries…

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Developing: Major cellular phone outages being in many parts of the U.S. »

CAPE COD – Early Wednesday afternoon, a major cellular outage appeared to be affecting multiple carriers in many parts of the United States. downdetector.com is showing a large spike in outage reports for Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile as well as some cable companies. Verizon issued a statement:…

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Update: Four-alarm Bourne fire started with combustion of oily rags »

BOURNE – From Mass Department of Fire Services: The four-alarm fire at a woodworking business started accidentally with the combustion of oily rags, said Bourne Fire Chief David S. Pelonzi and State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine. “The oils in some paints, stains, and varnishes release heat as they…

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Yarmouth Police secure Violence Against Woman Act grant »

YARMOUTH – From Yarmouth Police: Chief Kevin Lennon is pleased to announce that the Yarmouth Police Department is the recipient of a $76,597 grant through the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). These funds are used to staff one of the department’s Domestic Violence/Special Victim Advocate…

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