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Former Provincetown School Committee member sentenced to 14 years in prison for child pornography
Provincetown, MAConcert series continue in Provincetown, virtual and in person
Provincetown, MASevere thunderstorm warning issued for parts of Massachusetts
Massachusetts StateIs Provincetown — Cape Cod's COVID-19 Cluster Among Vaccinated Folks — A Vaccine Success Or Failure?
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Plymouth, MAPosted byCBS Boston
3-Year-Old Boy Pulled From Plymouth Pond Dies
PLYMOUTH (CBS) – A three-year-old boy who was pulled from a Plymouth pond by an off-duty firefighter and off-duty police officer Thursday evening has died.
It happened at about 7:15 p.m. during Family Night at Camp Clark on Hedges Pond. The boy had a life vest on but was found face down in the water.
The firefighter and officer, along with their wives, who are both nurses, began rescue breathing. The child was responsive but was having trouble breathing.
He was rushed to a Plymouth hospital and then to Boston Children’s Hospital on a medical rescue helicopter.
The Plymouth District Attorney’s Office said Friday the boy had passed away.
“Our collective thoughts and prayers go out to the child’s family,” Plymouth Fire Chief Edward Bradley said.
No other information has been released.
Barnstable, MAcapecod.com
Two people airlifted after head-on crash, bicyclist struck in Osterville
OSTERVILLE – A bicyclist was seriously injured in a traffic crash in Osterville around 6:15 PM Thursday. According to initial reports, a head-on crash occurred and a bicyclist was also struck. A MedFlight helicopter was requested to land at the Cape Cod Airfield in Marstons Mills to fly the victim to a trauma center. A second person was transported from the scene to Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Plymouth to meet a second MedFlight helicopter. Two other people were transported to Cape Cod Hospital with injuries that were serious but not life-threatening. Barnstable Police are investigating the crash. Further details were not immediately available.
Provincetown, MAcapecodtimes.com
Former Provincetown School Committee member sentenced to 14 years in prison for child pornography
BOSTON – A former Provincetown School Committee member was sentenced to 14 years in prison Thursday after pleading guilty to child pornography charges. Provincetown resident Kerry Adams, 61, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Patti B. Saris to 14 years in prison and 10 years of supervised release, according to a statement from Acting United States Attorney Nathaniel R. Mendell for the District of Massachusetts.
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Dennis, MAcapecodtimes.com
Jury acquits former Dennis man accused of rape charge
BARNSTABLE — A former Dennis man was acquitted by a jury Thursday on charges of rape and strangulation. Michael Caldararo, who was charged on Sept. 28, 2018, with two counts of rape, one count of strangulation and one count of indecent assault and battery, was found not guilty of all charges by a jury in Barnstable Superior Court.
Barnstable County, MAPosted byCBS Boston
Cape Cod Ramping Up Vaccinations And Requirements As COVID Case Counts Grow
BARNSTABLE (CBS) – COVID concerns are spreading through Cape Cod as case numbers continue to climb.
At the Barnstable County Fair this week, between the turkey legs, a ride on The Scrambler and a visit to the sheep barn, you can also get a COVID-19 vaccination. Ride operator Jose Acevedo got a Johnson & Johnson shot as soon as the clinic popped up Tuesday. “I’m happy,” he said. “I need it.”
COVID concerns are spreading through Cape Cod as case numbers continue to climb. (WBZ-TV)
He’s the kind of target Cape health officials want to reach, with countless transient workers and tourists coming...
Dennis, MAcapecodtimes.com
9 people displaced in East Dennis house fire; firefighter treated for heat exhaustion
EAST DENNIS — Nine people were temporarily displaced due to a house fire, and one firefighter was treated for heat exhaustion, early Friday morning on Acorn Road. Dennis firefighters responded at 3:36 a.m. to the structure fire at 67 Acorn Road. The occupants had smelled smoke and were alerted by a smoke detector in the basement. Once they evacuated the single-story, ranch-style house, they called 911, according to a statement from Dennis Fire Department on Friday.
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Plymouth, MAPosted byBoston 25 News WFXT
3-year-old boy sent to hospital after being pulled from water in Plymouth
PLYMOUTH, Mass. — A 3-year-old child was sent to the hospital after being pulled from the water at Camp Clark in Plymouth on Thursday, the fire chief said. The child was wearing a life vest but their face went under the water, the chief said. Off-duty first responders performed CPR...
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Duxbury Police Recover Money For Victim Scammed Out Of $8,000
DUXBURY (CBS) – A Duxbury resident nearly lost $8,000 to a scam artist. Police said the resident sent money after they got a call from someone pretending to be their grandson. The person said he needed bail money. After sending the cash, the victim felt like something was off. They...
Plymouth, MAWicked Local
The problem with goldfish: Plymouth removing invasive species
Moose McClennan turned his head to see who was calling him. It was his neighbor’s 4-year-old son. “There are goldfish in the pond!”. The chef at Stafford Hill Assisted Living smiled at the idea. “Goldfish in the pond,” he thought. “Sure there are.”. McClennan walked over to the shallow pond...
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Acrobat injured after fall at Barnstable County Fair
FALMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — An acrobat has been hospitalized following injuries sustained in a fall at the Barnstable County Fair Wednesday. The man fell about 20 feet to the ground while he was performing on a large, spinning structure called the wheel of death. He sustained multiple serious, but not...
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Acrobat Injured After Falling Nearly 20 Feet During Performance at Mass. County Fair
An acrobat has been hospitalized after falling nearly 20 feet during a performance at a Massachusetts county fair, officials said. The scary incident unfolded on Wednesday evening at the Barnstable County Fair on the Cape Cod Fairgrounds in East Falmouth, according to a statement from the Falmouth Fire/Rescue Department. Fire...
Provincetown, MAPosted byShore News Network
Provincetown Man Sentenced for Child Pornography Offenses
BOSTON – A Provincetown man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston on child pornography charges. Kerry Adams, 61, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Patti B. Saris to 14 years in prison and 10 years of supervised release. On April 20, 2021, Adams pleaded guilty to one count each of distribution, receipt and possession of child pornography.
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Special delivery: Plymouth firefighters help deliver baby at couple’s home
PLYMOUTH, MASS. (WHDH) - Plymouth firefighters are being credited with helping a couple deliver a healthy baby girl at their home Thursday morning. Firefighters responding to the Park Road home of Ashley Brown and Able Parker around 5 a.m. immediately set up a sterile environment and assisted in delivering baby Luna Willow, according to Chief G. Edward Bradley.
Barnstable, MAhyannisnews.com
*** WATCH *** Driver arrested for drunk driving after car lands on its roof… [PLUS HN “OTHER NEWS” PHOTOS]
MARSTONS MILLS – A man was arrested for drunk driving after striking a stone wall surrounding a traffic roundabout early this morning. Upon arrival, police found the man’s vehicle rolled over onto its roof. The driver was evaluated for injuries but refused further care. The crash happened at the intersection...
Provincetown, MAWBUR
Is Provincetown — Cape Cod's COVID-19 Cluster Among Vaccinated Folks — A Vaccine Success Or Failure?
A cluster of COVID-19 cases in Provincetown, Massachusetts, began with the July 4th weekend. The 14-day average number of cases per 100,000 in the town rose from zero on June 30 to 13.8 on July 14 — and is now at 176. What makes the outbreak unusual is that two-thirds...
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Man injured in fall at Barnstable County Fairgrounds in Falmouth
FALMOUTH – A man was injured after reportedly falling about 20 feet at the Barnstable County Fairground off Nathan Ellis Highway (Route 151) about 5:30 PM Wednesday. The victim was transported to Falmouth Hospital with unknown injuries. It was not immediately clear how the fall occurred. Cape Wide News was...
Dennis, MAcapecod.com
Truck snaps utility pole in West Dennis
WEST DENNIS – A truck apparently snagged power lines causing a utility pole to snap in West Dennis. It happened shortly before noon on Lighbthouse Road. Officials blocked off the road and called Eversource to respond. Local power outages were reported. The driver was not injured. Dennis Police reported that...
Barnstable, MAPosted byUSA TODAY
A goose was having surgery. His mate tried to 'break into the clinic' to be nearby.
A goose who had surgery in Massachusetts last week was joined by his mate – who tried to break into a clinic to comfort her.