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Ptown crash; Quiet Halloween; Son charged in alleged baseball bat attack on father; Your chance to become a police officer; Halloween safety

Provincetown crash injures one
PROVINCETOWN - One person was taken to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries after an early morning crash in Provincetown. About 5:15 AM a passing motorist reportedly discovered a pickup truck had gone off Route 6 between Shankpainter Road and Herring Cove Beach into the median and struck this tree. Provincetown Police are investigating the crash. Further details were not immediately available. Posted on 11/01 at 6:30 AM. Photo by Tim Caldwell

Police report relatively calm Halloween
CAPE COD - Police reported no major incidents across the Cape this Halloween. One person was arrested late Tuesday for allegedly egging the Lighthouse Restaurant in Wellfleet. No other siginficant incidents had been reported as of press time. Posted on 11/01 at 6:30 AM. 

Sandwich teen charged with attempted murder in bat attack on father
SANDWICH - A Sandwich teen was arraigned on attempted murder charges Tuesday after allegedly attacking his father with a baseball bat Monday. Police were called to the Pine Terrace home around 2 Pm to find the place trashed. 51-year old Robert Nesom had to be taken to Cape Cod Hospital for treatment and was then released.  His son 17-year old Alexander Nesom was arrested for assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, assault with intent to murder, wanton destruction of property and possession of cocaine with intent to distribute as well as possession of marijuana. Posted on 10/31 at 5:00 PM.

Yarmouth police give entry level exam
YARMOUTH - Always wanted to be a police officer? Yarmouth Police are giving you your chance. The department is offering an entry level patrol officer exam on Sunday November 5th. The deadline for registering is this Friday at 4 PM. For further information contact Yarmouth Police at (508) 775-0445 or visit their website. Posted on 10/31 at 2:30 PM.

Yarmouth Police offer Halloween safety tips
YARMOUTH - Yarmouth Police Chief Peter Carnes wants to make sure your children are safe this Halloween. The department is offering these safety tips:

• Children should not to enter the home of a stranger.

• Parents should walk through your neighborhood with others to discourage acts of vandalism and speeding motorists.

• Try to Trick-or-Treat when it is still light outside.

• Wear a costume that makes it easier for you to walk, see and be seen.

• If you must go at night, make sure that your costume is light in color.

• Carry a flashlight with you so you can see and be seen easily.

• Use retro-reflective tape on your costume to be seen easily.

• Use makeup instead of a mask.

• If someone older cannot go with you, Trick-or-Treat with a group.

• Cross only at corners. Never cross between parked vehicles or mid-block.

• Tell your family on which streets you will be Trick-or-Treating.
Posted on 10/31 at 2:30 PM.

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Apparent murder-suicide in Dennis; Falmouth crash; Fire forces patrons out of Daniel Webster Inn; Area crashes; Hyannis robbery, Mall purse snatcher caught; Sandwich fire

 Apparent murder-suicide in Dennisport

   Undertakers  remove bodies from a home in Dennis after an apparent murder-suicide

DENNIS - Officials are investigating the reported discovery of two bodies at the Glendon Beach Cottages at at 97 Glendon Road in Dennisport Monday afternoon. State and Dennis crime scene units were on scene at the small cottage all afternoon. Police were called to do a reassurance check when they made the discovery. Monday evening Cape and Islands District Attorney Michael O'Keefe told CWN it appears to be a mother and child murder-suicide by gun (see the video of the DA at the scene and this NECN video). The victims are reportedly from Warwick, RI but identification is being withheld until the next of kin are notified. Posted on 10/30 at 7:00 PM; updated on 10/31 at 12:00 AM. Photos/video courtesy of Jake O'Callaghan.

Driver extricated from Falmouth crash
FALMOUTH - Rescuers were called to extricate a driver after a vehicle crash in Falmouth. The crash happenened in front of 86 Sandwich Road about 5:30 AM Tuesday when a Dunkin' Donuts delivery box truck collided with a pickup truck. The pickup driver was taken to Falmouth Hospital. Falmouth Police are investigating the crash. Further details were not immediately available. Posted on 10/31 at 7:00 AM; updated on 10/31 at 5:00 PM.

Fire forces patrons out of Daniel Webster Inn in Sandwich
SANDWICH - A chimney fire forced patrons to temporarily evacuate the historic Daniel Webster Inn on Main Street in Sandwich. The first report came in just after 7:15 PM Monday evening and smoke and sparks were reportedly visible when firefighters arrived shortly thereafter. They put a tower ladder up to the roof to reach the fire and check the extent of damage while other firefighters used a fan to clear smoke from the tavern area. Damage was not believed to be serious and no injuries were reported. Posted on 10/31 at 12:00 AM. Photo by Tim Caldwell.

No serious injuries in a series of crashes on Cape
CAPE COD - No serious injuries were reported in three separate crashes at nearly the same time Monday afternoon. In Hyannis this tractor trailer managed to avoid mangling a car in the Airport Rotary by driving up on the median of the Rotary. A crash on Willow Street near Higgins Hollow Road caused minor traffic delays.

And in Provincetown three people were checked out after a two vehicle crash at the entrance to Herring Cove Beach. Ptown Police and National Park Rangers are investigating. Posted on 10/30 at 4:00 PM. Photo by Tim Caldwell.

Two arrested in weekend armed robbery
HYANNIS - Two men were arrested in connection with an armed robbery early Sunday in Hyannis. Barnstable Police allege 26-year old Antonio Daluz and 28-year old Josh Fortin both of Brockton beat and robbed a man by a Main Street motel abut 12:45 AM. The victim reportedly lost several teeth in the attack was taken to CCH for evaluation. A witness reported seeing two suspects running near the transportation center and minutes later a Barnstable Police cruiser spotted a red Isuzu Rodeo operating with no lights on headed down Barnstable Road toward the Airport rotary. Police quickly received a report the vehicle had just been stolen. The two suspects bailed out but were quickly tracked down by a K-9 dog. They face charges of armed robbery and larceny of a motor vehicle. Posted on 10/30 at 4:00 PM.

Mall purse snatcher caught
HYANNIS - A Marstons Mills man was arrested after allegedly snatching a purse at the Cape Cod Mall. An elderly woman and her grand daughter were sitting in the Food Court when the purse was grabbed. The grand daughter gave chase along with a bystander and were joined by Mall Security and Barnstable Police. 18-year old Christopher Wilkins was apprehended in the woods near the Linen N Things store. Posted on 10/30 at 4:00 PM.

Electrical problem sparks small fire in Sandwich
SANDWICH - An apparent electrical problem sparked a small fire at a home on Crestview Drive in East Sandwich sometime before 11 AM. NStar was called to cut the power and only minor damage was reported. No one was injured. Posted on 10/30 at 11:30 AM.

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Hyannis crash; Windstorm coverage-day two; Harwich robbery; Mashpee cocaine bust

Hyannis collision injures one, closes Route 28
HYANNIS - A two vehicle crash injured one person and forced the closure of Route 28 for a time until the wreckage was cleared. The collision happened about 5:40 PM at the intersection of Garden Lane just north of Bearses Way. It appeared a Hyundai Elantra was pulling out of Garden Lane when it was struck broadside by a Dodge Ram pickup truck. The driver of the Hyundai a 71-year old Hyannis man was taken to Cape Cod Hospital with serious injuries. Two people in the truck were uninjured. Barnstable Police are investigating the crash. Posted on 10/29 at 9:00 PM. Photo courtesy of Katie Miller.

Windstorm coverage day two

^{A flock of seagulls watches Sunday as waves crash onto Herring Cove Beach past Race Point Light in Provincetown. Rapidly moving clouds made eerie shadows race across the beach.  Tim Caldwell}

CAPE COD - A High Wind Warning continued Sunday for westerly winds behind the huge storm 25-35 G50+. These winds were capable  of uprooting trees from still soggy ground and additional power outages were possible.

12:30 PM update: NStar has repaired most of yesterday outages. High Winds flipped a small unoccupied plane over at Barnstable Municipal Airport around 10 AM. Two people were injured in a late morning crash on Route 28 in Dennis by the Bass River Marina. Crews were just mopping up from that when they were called to a small fire in a light fixture in the ladies room at the CVS Pharmacy at the Patriot Square Plaza on Route 134 about noon. Its not clear if the storm was a factor. No one was hurt. This is the same sailboat we showed being pounded at the top of yesterday's coverage. Salvagers reportedly plan to bring in a large crane to lift the sailboat out to dry dock for repairs. Photo courtesy of Frank Paparo/NEVN.

Evening update: (final) The High Wind Warning expires at 6 PM. Breezy conditions will persist into Monday but the damaging winds are over. Nantucket Firefighters spent the day wetting down a stubborn wind blown blaze at the town landfill. Only scattered power outages were reported today and no other significant problems.

Harwich teens accused of robbery at knifepoint
HARWICH - Two Harwich teens are accused of armed robbery and intimidation of a witness. The Times reports Ryan West and Shane Tefft both 19 of Harwich picked up an aquaintance. Around 1 PM as West drove, Tefft allegedly pulled a buck knife and robbed the victim of $80 before dropping him off on Queen Anne Road. Posted on 10/30 at 11:00 AM.

Police: cocaine ring broken up at Mashpee housing project
MASHPEE - Five people were arrested after a lengthy investigation into alleged cocaine trafficking at the Mashpee Village housing complex. The Times reports 22-year old Jevon Pope was arrested yesterday and reportedly had two "eight balls" in his possession. 25-year old James Peters was already in custody on unrelated charged.  Agents from Mashpee Police and other local agencies together with the Cape Cod Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at the housing complex on Old Barnstable Road and recovered a small amount of cocaine along with drug paraphernalia and cash. Arrested was 27-year old Lance Quinery. Police also arrested 41-year old Sean Coppin, 38-year old Hiran Haskell, and 33-year old Michael Tiddy. Arrest warrants were issued for three other suspects who were not immediately located. Authorities hope the sweep will stop ongoing illegal activity at the complex which was becoming increasingly violent. Posted on 10/29 at 1:00 PM.

South Shore whacked too
14 boats broke free from their moorings in Padanaram Harbor, and inFairhaven harbormaster 6 boats moored broke free., see the story in the Standard-Times here.

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CWN Storm Center coverage-October windstorm

CWN Storm Center coverage of the October windstorm

CAPE COD - A powerful windstorm lashed Cape Cod Saturday. Winds gusted to 66 MPH. A high wind warning remained in effect into Sunday. Click here for official storm damage reports from the NWS.

12 PM update: Trees and wires have already been reported down in West Barnstable and some other scattered outages have been reported. A large sailboat broke loose in Hyannis harbor and was battered by large waves (top picture). Wet roads may have contributed to this late morning crash in Centerville at Skunknet Road and Ames Roads (pictured right). 82-year old Virginia Neal of Centerville was in serious condition at CCH. The other driver was not hurt. Falmouth Fire reported water almost covering Menaught Road. Photos courtesy of Frank Paparo/NEVN.

2 PM update: a serious crash was reported on Route 6 between exits 5 & 6 westbound in West Barnstable as a vehicle went off the highway and struck a tree about 1 PM. Rescuers reported having to use two sets of Jaws of Life for about 30 minutes to free one of the victims. The occupants were taken to CCH, one with serious injuries. Another vehicle rolled on its side about 1:45 PM westbound on Route 6 at the Yarmouth/Barnstable town line. Two occupants of that vehicle escaped serious injuries. Reports are continuing to come in of some trees and wires down in several towns.  

4 PM update: about 3 PM Falmouth officials reported a car swamped in the Teaticket section of town. The occupants apparently had to swim to safety. About 3:30 PM Yarmouth rescuers were checking reports of a windsurfer in trouble in the Bass River area however he apparently safely beached although some distance further down the beach then he intended. Smoke was detected in the garage of the Harwich Police station a short time ago. Fire officials believe an electrical problem was to blame. There was no significant damage. Seawalls in many areas like this one in Provincetown are being buffeted by the high seas driven by winds that have now gusted to 66 MPH in Provincetown and Marstons Mills according to amateur radio operators. Some coastal roads along the upper Cape and Dennis area were closed due to flooding at high tide. No major structural damage has been reported but trees continue to come down and power outages are becoming more numerous and we are going to say they are now extensive. NStar crews are working to restore power as quickly as possible. Photo by Tim Caldwell.

6 PM update: A strong squall line moved north to south over the Cape after 4 PM. The heaviest rains are now just about over after about 1 to 1.5  inches fell though a few more downpours are possible. Winds have switched to the west and southwest and will diminish slightly overnight only to pick up again on Sunday. The squall line caused these trees to splinter like twigs in front of a west end Provincetown building that houses a real estate business. Luckily the winds blew the trees away from the house and the parked car-and no one was walking by at the time! NStar crews are continuing to repair outages as quickly as possible. Photo by Tim Caldwell.

11 PM update: An eerie calm this evening as the rains ceased and for a time the winds dropped off and it became very mild. Barometric pressures bottomed out at 29.09 or 985 mb. Most of the earlier extensive power outages have been restored by NStar with just scattered outages remaining especially in the upper Cape area where we learned burning wires came across fiberoptic phone wires and melted them knocking out 911 service on Nantucket. We received this photo from one of our readers taken in Woods Hole around 4:30 PM appearing to show a lonely driver trying to decide if a flooded road is passable. Hopefully he made the right decision and didn't wind up like the driver we reported on in the 4 PM update. Winds late this evening are now freshening out of the west at 25-35 MPH. Forecasters still expect the backlash winds on Sunday to be 30-40 with gusts to 60. The wind combined with soggy ground will again mean the possibility of uprooted trees and more power outages. CWN storm center will be monitoring the situation and report accordingly on Sunday. Photo courtesy of Aaron Bryant.

Reminder: daylight savings time ends tonight. Set clocks back 1 hour before going to bed. Remember to check the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. 

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Powerful storm threatens Cape; Junk burned in Falmouth; Worker backed over in West Barnstable; Sagamore Bridge crash snarls traffic; Dennis police seek hit & run driver

High wind warning in effect from 10 AM to 6 PM today and a High Wind Warning is now also in effect from 7 am to 6 pm Sunday. A major storm will rapidly intensify as it moves thru the region with potentially damaging southeast winds of 45-50 mph with gusts to 65 mph especially in heavy rain squalls on Saturday. Thunderstorms are also possible. Equally strong westerly winds are forecast behind the storm late Saturday night and Sunday. These winds will likely be capable of doing some property damage and downing trees and limbs which could likely cause scattered to possibly extensive power outages to develop. Check the Cape Cod Today weather center for continuing updates. Stay with Cape Wide News for full storm center coverage and if you haven't already done so please bookmark our alternate site here. Updated on 10/28 at 5:00 AM; Map courtesy of Accuweather.

Shed fire sends smoke billowing into sky
FALMOUTH - An abandoned shed caught fire late Friday afternoon in Falmouth. Thick smoke could be seen for some distance from Trotting Park Road. Firefighters quickly doused the flames and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Posted on 10/28 at 6:00 AM.

Mason injured after car backs into him
WEST BARNSTABLE - A man doing masonary work was injured after being accidentally backed over by a car. The man was laying bricks at a home on Morgan Way when the homeowner apparently didn't see him as she backed out of the driveway. The victim suffered a leg injury and was taken to Cape Cod Hospital. Posted on 10/28 at 6:00 AM.

Multi car crash closes Sagamore Bridge
BOURNE - A multi vehicle crash forced the closure of the Sagamore Bridge about 11 AM. Reports say a funeral procession may have been crossing the bridge at the time. Traffic quickly jammed up on the Scenic Highway and Sandwich Road. State Police who are investigating the crash asked the painters on the Bourne Bridge to temporarily clear out to help ease traffic. No serious injuries were reported and traffic was flowing again in about an hour. Check traffic conditions now. Posted on 10/27 at 4:00 PM.

Dennis Police seek hit & run driver
DENNIS - Police are seeking the driver who struck a bicyclist on Route 28 at Shad Hole Road about 8 PM Thursday and then fled the scene. The vehicle is described as a gray compact Toyota type 4 door. The bicyclist 47-year old Wayne Reid of Dennisport was taken to Cape Cod Hospital with non life-threatening injuries. Anyone with information is asked to contact Dennis Police at (508) 394-1315. Posted on 10/27 at 4:00 PM.

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Centerville rollover crash; Pickup having brake work rolls across Route 6A into house

Centerville rollover crash causes Route 28 delays
CENTERVILLE - A two-vehicle collision about 4:30 PM left one of the vehicles on its side causing major delays for afternoon commuters along Route 28.

The crash happened at the intersection of Strawberry Hill Road as a Ford Explorer collided with a Volvo causing the Explorer to roll over.

A mother and her son in the Volvo were taken to Cape Cod Hospital with non life-threatening injuries.

Two people in the explorer were taken to CCH with minor injuries. Ambulances from Centerville and Hyannis fire departments assisted in transporting the victims.

The crash is under investigation by Barnstable Police.

Posted on 10/26 at 4:45 PM.

Top photo courtesy of Katie Miller; bottom photo courtesy of Frank Paparo/NEVN.

Pickup having brake work rolls across Route 6A into house
ORLEANS - Authorities say it was a miracle no one was injured after this scene in Orleans. A Ford Ranger pickup reportedly having brake work done at the Midas in Orleans around 11:30 AM apparently rolled backwards out of the service bay, across Route 6A without striking any vehicles, and struck the historic Boland House circa 1750 across the street. The house was not seriously damaged but the bed of the pickup was. Orleans Police are investigating the incident. Further details were not immediately available. Posted on 10/26 at 3:00 PM. Photo courtesy of Jake O'Callaghan.

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Eastham crash; Stop & Shop explosion; Fiery Plymouth crash stops off Cape traffic; Barnstable airport tests readiness; 3 locals arrested for OUI in separate incidents

Fiery crash stalls traffic leaving Cape

PLYMOUTH - People leaving the Cape Wednesday evening ran into a roadblock when two vehicles collided on Route 3 in Plymouth and burst into flames. The crash closed the northbound lanes at exit 5.

The severity of injuries could not immediately be confirmed.

A Cape Wide News reporter happened to be passing the scene and caught these dramatic photos.

Posted on 10/26 at 6:30 AM. Photos courtesy of Jake O'Callaghan.

Crash slows Outer Cape traffic
EASTHAM - A two-vehicle crash on Route 6 at the Salt Pond Visitor Center traffic light caused some delays for the Thursday morning commute for Outer Cape travelers. Reports say there were no serious injuries. Eastham Police are investigating the crash and say a driver may have been distracted while on his cellphone. They say 37-year old Dwight Genius apparently ran a red light and then swerved to avoid a vehicle legally entering from Nauset Road on the right and ended up colliding with a Jeep entering from Salt Pond Road on the left. The Jeep driver 53-year old Susan O'Hara of Eastham was taken to Cape Cod Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Genius and his passenger were not injured. He was cited by Eastham Police. Posted on 10/26 at 7:45 AM; updated on 10/26 at 3:00 PM.

Hyannis Stop & Shop rocked by explosion
HYANNIS - A small explosion apparently triggered by a gas oven rocked the Super Stop & Shop in the Southwinds Plaza off Indenpendence Drive sometime around 7 AM. One person standing near the oven was shaken up but no one was injured. Hyannis fire officials are trying to determine why the oven blew up. Posted on 10/26 at 7:30 AM.

Barnstable Airport has drill to test readiness

HYANNIS - It was a worst case scenario-a plane crashes on the runway at Barnstable Municipal Airport and catches fire with 30 people on board. Fortunately this time it was just a drill. Airport officials along with emergency responders from several towns took park in the realistic drill this evening that involved live fires and human guinea pig volunteers. The drill is to test readiness in case of a real plane crash or other emergency including moving large numbers of ambulances and even helicopters to deal with a mass causality incident (MCI) and is a requirement of the Federal Aviation Administration. The airport remained opened and no flights were delayed as a result of the activity. Posted on 10/25 at 3:00 PM; updated on 10/25 at 8:30 PM. Photos courtesy of Katie Miller.

Three local residents arrested for OUI in separate incidents
WELLFLEET - Wellfleet Police arrested a Provincetown man for his third operating under the influence after getting complaints of an erratic operator on Route 6. 39-year old Keiran Gerard Murphy of Provincetown was allegedly weaving in his SUV and narrowly missed hitting some other drivers around 2 PM Tuesday according to calls to Wellfleet Police. Det. Jonathan Taylor says in addition to OUI Murphy was charged with operating with a revoked license, operating to endanger and marked lanes violation. He blew four times the legal limit on the breathalyser according to Det. Taylor. Murphy was reportedly still on probation from a previous operating under. Meanwhile about 5 PM a car apparently sideswiped the guardrail on the westbound side of Route 6 between exits 5 & 6 in Barnstable. The driver 22-year old Scott Wade of Sandwich was not injured but was charged with OUI., and 48-year old Karen Marks of Falmouth was nabbed for OUI in Falmouth after her Cadillac reportedly rear ended another vehicle about 5:30 PM at the intersection of Sandwich Road and Brick Kiln Road. No one was injured. Posted on 10/25 at 3:00 PM.

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Falmouth robbery; Harwich crash cuts power, closes Route 28; Bourne man accused of trying to run down New Bedford cops; Patricia Marie disaster 30 years later; Brewster crash

Gas station robbed in Falmouth
FALMOUTH - Falmouth Police are looking for the man who held up the Mobil gas station on Palmer Avenue at gunpoint aroute 12:40 AM. The man asked the clerk for a pack of cigarettes and when the clerk looked back the man had a handgun pointing at him. The suspect made off with an undetermined amount of cash. Attempts to track the suspect with a K-9 dog were unsuccessful. Posted on 10/25 at 5:15 AM.

Harwich crash knocks out power
HARWICH - Power was knocked out to parts of Harwich after a SUV struck a utility pole. The crash happened just after 12:30 AM Wednesday morning on Route 28 at Brooks Road in Harwichport. The driver 25-year old Matthew Beechinor of Harwich was not hurt but was arrested for operating under the influence of alcohol, operating to endanger and marked lanes violation. The pole was snapped and live primary wires brought down in the roadway forcing Route 28 to be closed. NStar crews were able to restore some power about an hour later but others did not get their power back for eight hours. Route 28 was closed well into the morning while crews replaced the pole. Posted on 1/25 at 1:30 AM; updated on 1/25 at 6:30 AM.

Bourne man accused of trying to run down New Bedford cops after barfight
NEW BEDFORD - A Bourne man is under arrested charged with allegedly trying to run down two off duty New Bedford police officers after a disturbance at a strip club. It apparently all started when Officer Dan Sweeney was hit in the face with a beer bottle inside the Foxy Lady club. Bouncers ejected the person with the bottle. He then allegedly tried to reenter the club wielding a baseball bat but couldn't get past the bouncers. Ofc. Sweeney and Ofc. Russell Marques went to the parking lot to try to identify the suspect when they were both struck by a white dodge pickup truck which then fled the scene-but not before Marques managed to get the license plate. Both officers were treated and later released from a local hospital. Investigation led New Bedford police to Buzzards Bay where the truck was located and 21-year old Luiz Gonzalez was arrested on charges of assault and battery dangerous weapon (motor vehicle) (2 counts), assualt with intent to murder (2 counts), assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (beer bottle) and various motor vehicle charges. Posted on 10/25 at 8:00 AM. 

Provincetown remembers the Patricia Marie disaster 30 years later
PROVINCETOWN - 30 years ago today a fishing disaster shook Provincetown to the core. The fishing vessel Patricia Marie sank with Captain William King and six crew members lost. Read the account of what is believed to have happened that day. In 1976 there were many wooden fishing trawlers still lining Macmillan Wharf, and anyone who drove or walked down the pier new instantly if the Patricia Marie was in port. The 50-foot wooden vessel sported bright Playboy bunnies painted on its bow sides. Captain King's son Christopher was a sophomore at Provincetown High School along with your editor. I clearly remember the school PA beckoning "Chris King to the office please". Of course no one knew why at the time but Provincetown was still a tight knit fishing village at the time and work quickly spread across the town and through the school of the tragedy casting a pall over the entire town. A few days later an overflow crowd jammed into Saint Peters Church, some forced to listen from outside or on loudspeakers in the Parish Hall, for a memorial service to the seven men lost. Chris King persevered through the tragedy and amazingly followed in his father's footsteps eventually skippering his own vessel interestingly named Second Effort even as the fishing industry began to wane. King doesn't go to sea much nowadays but still makes a living in the fishing industry. It would take months for the town to come to grips with what had happened but Provincetown has always been resilient in the face of tragedy. Friends and neighbors, some we probably didn't even know, seem to show up and help when someone needs it the most. Posted on 10/24 at 2:00 PM.

Two injured in Brewster crash
BREWSTER - Two people were taken to Cape Cod Hospital after a two vehicle crash in Brewster. The crash happened about 2 PM at the intersection of Long Pond Road (Route 137) and Snow Road. The injuries do not appear life-threatening. The crash is under investigation by Brewster Police. Posted on 10/24 at 5:00 PM.

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Brewster,Falmouth fires; Teens steal SUV in Hyannis, roll it then drive to CCH; Orleans crash; Plymouth crash kills MMA cadet; Crash closes Route 132; SUV vs. pole near Bourne Bridge

Small fire hits Brewster apartment complex
BREWSTER - A small fire forced the evacuation of the Linger Longer By The Sea Cottages and Apartments at 261 Captain Linnell Road shortly after 4 AM. The fire appeared to have started on an outside wall by a porch. Firefighters were able to keep the flames from spreading inside the unit and no injuries were reported but the occupants were displaced and moved to another unit. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Posted on 10/24 at 4:45 AM.

House gutted by fire in Falmouth
FALMOUTH - A ranch style home in Falmouth is in ruins after a fire early Tuesday morning. Firefighters responded to 206 Lakeshore Drive about 12:30 AM to find the home fully involved. Reports are no one was home at the time but firefighters did evacuate a couple of nearby homes for fears the flames might spread. They were able to contain the flames to the house and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Mutual aid covered Falmouth stations during the fire. Posted on 10/24 at 1:30 AM.

Barnstable Police investigating unusual rollover crash
Three teens charged with stealing vehicle
HYANNIS - Barnstable Police are investigating a rollover crash with a twist. It appears a small SUV rolled over somewhere in Hyannis but landed on its wheels then the occupants drive to the hospital. Hyannis rescuers treated the victims and brought them inside the hospital. Barnstable Police have charged three teens in connection with the incident. Police say the alleged driver 18-year old John Kittila of Yarmouth confessed to stealing the Geo Tracker and rolling it over while off roading near the BJ's on Attucks Lane. He was charged with larceny of a motor vehicle and operating to endanger. Kittila also reportedly confessed to breaking into a van at the hospital as well as breaking into a bakery in Yarmouth over the weekend. A passenger 19-year old Amanda Byers of Yarmouth suffered a shoulder injury and was charged with receiving stolen property.  A third person 18-year old Brant Moreira of Yarmouth suffered a minor cut and was charged with receiving stolen property and on three outstanding warrants. Posted on 10/24 at 1:30 AM; updated on 10/24 at 2:00 PM.

Vehicle hits pole, rolls over in Orleans
ORLEANS - Orleans Police are investigating a crash late Monday evening. A vehicle reportedly struck a utility pole then rolled on its roof at the intersection of Route 28 and Route 39. Its not believed anyone was seriously injured. Further details were not immediately available.

Dennis Police release composite sketch of carjacking suspect (click).

Worthington trial updates: ME: Chista not raped; Det: Ava did not witness murder. Click here for latest.

Plymouth crash kills MMA cadet
PLYMOUTH - A Massachusetts Maritime Academy cadet was killed in a crash on Route 3 in Plymouth around 6 AM. 20-year old Felipe Paes of East Boston apparently lost control of his vehicle which struck a guardrail on Route 3 between exits 5 & 6. His vehicle was then struck broadside on the drivers side by a pickup truck driven by 60-year old Allen Smith of Middleboro. Paes was pronounced dead at the scene. Smith was not injured. State Police are investigating the crash which caused major traffic backups in both directions during the morning commute. Posted on 10/23 at 6:00 PM.

Crash closes Route 132
BARNSTABLE - A crash on Route 132 by the Hyannis Golf Course sometime after 10 AM closed the road for a time while one of the victims was extricated from the wreckage. Two people were taken to Cape Cod Hospital by Barnstable ambulance with what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries. The crash snarled traffic for a time until the wreckage could be cleared. Barnstable Police are investigating the cause of the crash. Posted on 10/23 at 11:00 AM. Photo courtesy of Frank Paparo/NEVN.

SUV vs pole in Bourne
BOURNE - An SUV struck a pole between the Bourne Bridge and Buzzards Bay Rotary about 7 AM. Wires kept the pole up until NStar crews could arrive. Fortunately the driver was not seriously injured and crews were able to make repairs without a major traffic impact. Posted on 10/23 at 11:00 AM.

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Bourne crash; Plane lands safely after reported engine trouble; Mashpee ATV crash

Driver escapes serious injury in rollover
BOURNE - One man was taken to Falmouth Hospital after his pickup truck rolled over. The crash happened on Route 25 not far from the Bourne Bridge about 8:30 PM Sunday. The injuries do not appear life-threatening. State Police are investigating the crash. Posted on 10/23 at 11:00 AM.

Plane lands safely after reported engine trouble
HYANNIS - A small plane landed safely after the pilot reported engine trouble. The Cessna 402 landed safely at Barnstable Municipal Airport about 7:30 PM. Hyannis firefighters were called out to make sure everything was safe and found no damage and no injuries. Cessna 402s are routinely used by the local airlines but it is unclear which airline was involved in the incident. Posted on 10/22 at 8:00 PM.

Rider injured in ATV crash
MASHPEE - A person riding an all terrain vehicle (ATV) was seriously injured in a crash Sunday afternoon in Mashpee. It happened around 3 PM about 3/4 of a mile into a wooded area. Rescuers used a brush breaking fire vehicle to reach the victim and move them to an ambulance. Further details were not immediately available. Posted on 10/23 at 2:00 AM.

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