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One Freed on Bail, One Held: Cape Cod Assisted Living Workers’ Christmas Eve Shooting Spree Sparks Elderly Safety Fears »

ABOVE: Yarmouth PD booking photos of Brandley Santos (left) and Kenneth Patterson (AKA Jerome Patterson – right)/ HN edits… YARMOUTH PORT, MASSACHUSETTS — Two maintenance employees at Thirwood Place, a premier assisted living facility for elderly residents on Cape Cod, remain embroiled…

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Traffic crash closes Hyannis intersection »

HYANNIS – A traffic crash at North Street and Bassett Lane shutdown the intersection for a time. The collision happened about 2:15 PM Tuesday. Rescuers evaluated two people at the scene. Barnstable Police directed traffic around the scene and were investigating the cause of the crash. The post…

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Driver Arrested for OUI Following Single-Vehicle Crash into Utility Pole in Marstons Mills »

      MARSTONS MILLS, MASSACHUSETTS — A driver was arrested for allegedly operating under the influence after a single-vehicle crash on Route 149 near Chesley Road late Monday evening. Barnstable Police and Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills Firefighters responded to the scene shortly…

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Two people taken to Cape Cod Hospital after rollover crash on Route 6 in Barnstable »

BARNSTABLE – Two people were injured after a traffic crash left a vehicle on its roof in the median on Route 6. The crash happened shortly after 5 PM west bound between Willow Street and Route 132. One person was reportedly ejected from the car. Both victims were transported to Cape Cod Hospital…

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Wind Advisory from 7 PM Monday through 1 AM Wednesday »

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 1239 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 …WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY… * WHAT…West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE…Portions of northern Connecticut,…

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Firefighters tend to large fuel spill in Woods Hole »

WOODS HOLE – Firefighters responded to a large diesel fuel spill at a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) building at 166 Water Street about 7:50 AM Monday. According to reports, about 100 gallons spilled while a generator was being refueled. Absorbent was placed down but crews…

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FLASH! B&E CAUGHT ON CAMERA! »

CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Sunday afternoon in a rough neighborhood… you’ve got one Santa on a getaway sled while two others pull off a brazen daytime B&E near downtown Hyannis—with Lil’ Frosty on the corner as a freakin’ lookout! Is there no decency left in this…

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Fire damages exterior of house in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – A fire was reported at a residence on Square Rigger Lane in Hyannis shortly before 8 PM Sunday. The fire appeared to be on the exterior of the residence and was quickly doused. Fire crews checked for any fire spread into the interior of the home. No injuries were reported. The cause of…

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Bourne Fire sets milestone having responded to most calls in a single year ever »

BOURNE – From Bourne Fire: Overnight last night, Bourne Fire/Rescue surpassed 5,299 emergency calls for service in 2025. Once again, this makes 2025 the busiest year in our department’s history. This marks the fifth consecutive year of increased call volume, reflecting the growing needs of our…

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Two Assisted Living Facility Employees Charged in Christmas Eve Gunfire Incident in Yarmouth Port »

‘Tis the season… YARMOUTH PORT, MASSACHUSETTS — Two employees of a local assisted living facility face multiple serious firearms charges after Yarmouth police investigated reports of numerous gunshots on Christmas Eve, leading to the discovery of illegal weapons and ammunition…

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