News Director Don Briand covers breaking news from across New England and around the globe. Don has more that 40 years of experience in news, working in New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Florida. He is the winner of numerous broadcast awards, and has been named NH Broadcaster of the Year. His volunteer work has garnered him both the Volunteer of the Year in 2009 and the 2015 Citizen of the Year award in Dover.
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UPDATE: Body Of Missing Hiker Found
(Bethlehem, NH) - Fish & Game officials believe a body found this morning is that of a woman reported missing earlier this week.
NH Film Festival Opens Today In Portsmouth
(Portsmouth, NH) - The 15th Annual New Hampshire Film Festival begins it's 4-day run this evening at the The Music Hall.
NH Police Department Offers “Counseling” To Unknown Pot Grower
(Danbury, NH) - The Police Department in Danbury has taken a unique approach to finding the owner of a marijuana growing operation uncovered this weekend.
3 Bikers Clocked At High Speeds In NH
(Concord, NH) - New Hampshire State Police say 3 motorcyclists are facing charges after being clocked driving at high speeds Monday afternoon.
Body Found Hidden In Manchester Home
(Manchester, NH) - Police believe they have found the body of a Manchester woman who has been missing for the past 5 weeks. Human remains were found hidden in a secret crawlspace of a home at 169-A Calef Road in Manchester Sunday evening.
Near Perfect Weather Draws Thousands To New Hampshire
(Concord, NH) - The Columbus Day weekend weather has been exactly what New Hampshire tourism officials have dreamed of.
Two Men Face Arson Charges In Maine
(Perry, Maine) - The Maine State Fire Marshal's Office has arrested two men in connection with a house fire last year in Perry.
Another NH State Police Cruiser Struck
(Thornton, NH) - State Police were notified Sunday afternoon of a vehicle operating erratically in I-93. Moments later, the car struck the rear of a State Police cruiser.
Two Killed, One Injured In North Country Crash
(Jefferson, NH) - New Hampshire State Police say two people have died of injuries suffered in a Thursday night accident in Jefferson.
Dover Cemetery Comes Alive With “Spirited” Weekend Event
(Dover, NH) - Area residents will be able to interact with some of Dover's most historic figures as the Woodman Museum hosts the "Voices from the Cemetery" tours this weekend.
Huge Crowds Expected In New Hampshire This Holiday Weekend
(Concord, NH) - The Columbus Day weekend is here, and New Hampshire tourism officials are expecting as many as 660-thousand visitors to the state.
Colin Van Ostern Announces NH Gubernatorial Bid
(Concord, NH) - Executive Councilor Colin Van Ostern has thrown his hat into the Democratic Gubernatorial race in 2016.
Is A Telescope On Your Christmas Shopping List?
(Concord, NH) - It's hard to believe, but there are only 79 more shopping days until Christmas.
New Hampshire Pumpkin Festival 2015 Schedule
(Laconia, NH) - Officials say plans are moving forward for the 25th New Hampshire Pumpkin Festival, the first to be held in downtown Laconia.
Rochester Hospital Teams Up With Walgreens to Offer Emergency Overdose Kits
(Rochester, NH) - An agreement between Frisbie Memorial Hospital and Walgreen Pharmacy will make Narcan available to friends and family members of those in danger of overdosing on opioids.
FEMA Offers Hurricane Prep advice
(Concord, NH) - As Hurricane Joaquin continues to cause problems in the Bahamas, U.S. officials are urging residents along the east coast to be prepared for the possibility of damaging winds and rain.