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Man airlifted after falling from horse in Sandwich »

SANDWICH – A man was airlifted to an off-Cape trauma center after reportedly falling off a horse. The incident happened at a farm on Old County Road in Sandwich. Further details were not immediately available.

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Several ambulances called to crash involving a box truck on Route 28 in Dennis »

DENNIS – Three vehicles including a box truck collided in Dennis shortly before 1:30 PM Satutday. Ambulances from Yarmouth and Harwich were called to the scene on Route 28 at Depot St. Traffic delays were likely in the area. Further details were not immediately available.

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Electrical issue leads to mattress fire in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – Firefighters were called to a Bishop’s Terrace residence in Hyannis shortly before noon Saturday. According to reports, an electrical issue led to a mattress fire in a second floor bedroom. The fire was confined to the area and no injuries were reported. Further details were not…

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Notes from the Overnight: Pickup Truck Jumps Curb, Slams into Utility Pole in West Yarmouth [HN Photos] »

            WEST YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS — A pickup truck traveling west on Route 28 veered across the oncoming lane, jumped a curb and slammed into a utility pole in front of the Yarmouth Resort shortly before midnight Friday. The driver remained at the scene and spoke…

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No injuries reported after fiery traffic crash in Provincetown »

PROVINCETOWN – No one was injured after a vehicle struck a tree and burst into flames in Provincetown. The crash happened about 11:15 PM on Route 6 near the Truro town line. Firefighters worked to douse the flames in the engine compartment. The cause of the crash is under investigation by Provincetown…

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Three vehicle crash snarls traffic on Route 6 in Eastham »

EASTHAM – Three vehicles collided in Eastham about 5:45 PM Friday. The crash happened on State Highway (Route 6) at McKoy Road. Several people were evaluated with one person transported to Cape Cod Hospital. Traffic delays were likely in the area until the scene could be cleared. Eastham Police…

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Electrical fire prompts evacuation of Harwich restaurant »

HARWICH – A fire in an electric panel prompted the evacuation of patrons and employees at the Lanyard Restaurant in Harwich. Eversource was called to cut power in order to fully extinguish the fire in the panel. No injuries were reported. Further details were not immediately available.

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Cyanobacteria Advisories Issued for Three Barnstable Ponds »

BARNSTABLE — Health officials are warning pet owners to keep animals away from several local ponds after elevated levels of cyanobacteria were detected in recent water quality testing. According to a water quality update issued June 4, a new pet advisory has been issued for Hinckley Pond following…

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Brewster firefighters respond to smoke at Kings Landings apartments »

BREWSTER – Firefighters were called to the Kings Landings apartments on State Street in Brewster about 8:30 AM Friday after reports of a fire in one of the buildings. Smoke was discovered on arrival and after an investigation, it was learned burning material, possibly burnt food, was removed by…

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Falmouth man linked to series of break-ins »

FALMOUTH – From Falmouth Police: On Thursday, June 4th, 2026, the Falmouth Police Department arrested a suspect in connection with an aggravated burglary and assault that occurred in the Ashumet Valley neighborhood on May 25, 2026. On May 25, 2026, at approximately 9:41 PM, Falmouth Police Officers…

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