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State Police Bomb Squad detonates ordnance found in Orleans »

ORLEANS – From Orleans Police at 5 PM Tuesday: Residents and businesses in the area of the Orleans Transfer Station, be advised that a deteriorated military ordinance will be disposed of by detonation shortly by the MA State Police Bomb Squad. There is no danger to the public and this is a forewarning…

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Breaking: Tech rescue team called to Sandwich for teen buried in sand »

SANDWICH/BOURNE – The Barnstable County Tech Rescue Team was activated around 3:45 PM after reports that a teenager was buried in sand and unable to get out. The scene was off of Philllps Drive near Scusset Beach. The tech team will reportedly shore up the area around the victim in order to safely…

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Motorcyclist killed in crash in Wareham »

WAREHAM – A motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Wareham Monday evening. The victim was reported ejected following the incident on Charge Pond Road about 6:45 PM Monday. The crash is under investigation by the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office. Further details were not immediately…

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FLYING ACURA: High-Speed Rotary Crash Launches SUV Skyward in Marstons Mills; Virginia Driver Charged with OUI »

          MARSTONS MILLS, MASSACHUSETTS — A single-vehicle crash turned the quiet Marstons Mills rotary into a nighttime launchpad Monday evening when an Acura SUV rocketed through stone curbing, went airborne, and slammed down on the far side of the intersection. Barnstable…

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Eversource investigating large power outage in East Harwich »

HARWICH – About 1,400 Eversource customers in East Harwich lost power sometime before 8 PM Monday. Line crews were responding to investigate the cause of the outage. CWN will bring you further details as we get them.

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Motorcyclist taken to hospital after collision with car in Chatham »

CHATHAM – A car and motorcycle collided in Chatham sometime after 4 PM Monday. The crash happened on Main Street (Route 28) at Crowell Road. The victim was transported to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. Chatham Police are investigating the collision.

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13 people freed from stuck elevator at Cape Cod Mall »

HYANNIS – 13 people were freed after getting stuck on an elevator at the Barnes & Noble Booksellers at the Cape Cod Mall about 2:30 PM Monday. Hyannis firefighters responded and with the assistance of an elevator technician free the people without ininjuries. The elevator was taken out of service…

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*** WATCH *** High-Speed Chase Starts in Sandwich, Hits 125 MPH on Route 3 Before State Police Terminate Pursuit in Plymouth »

ABOVE: A marked Barnstable Police unit, lights and sirens activated, passes HN on Old Stage Road in an effort to intercept the Sandwich Police pursuit. [with HN overlay] SANDWICH, MASSSACHUSETTS — A Sandwich police officer initiated a high-speed pursuit Saturday evening that began in Sandwich,…

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Orleans Police to hold annual block party on Wednesday August 19th »

ORLEANS – From Orleans Police: Join us for a fun-filled evening with the Orleans Police Department on Wednesday, August 19th, from 6:00 PM–9:00 PM on Main Street in Orleans! Bring the whole family and come enjoy an evening of community, fun, and getting to know your local police officers. Food…

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Car crashes into patio of house in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – A car reportedly crashed into the covered patio of a house in Falmouth around 9:45 PM Sunday. Luckily the house itself was spared any significant damage and no injuries were reported. Falmouuth Police are investigating the incident.

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