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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Pedestrian Injured In Rochester Accident
(Rochester, NH) - A teenage boy suffered non-life threatening injuries in an early-morning accident near Spaulding High School.
Rochester Fair Opens Friday
(Rochester, NH) - The 140th annual Rochester Fair opens Friday for a 10-day run.
Big Bird On The Loose In Bow
(Bow, NH) - Police in Bow are looking for an emu that is on the loose in town.
Another Motorcycle Death In Maine
(Lebanon, Maine) - A New Hampshire man died in a motorcycle crash in Lebanon, Maine Saturday night.
N.H. Ceremonies Mark 9/11 Anniversary
(Concord, NH) - Governor Maggie Hassan has ordered flags across New Hampshire to half-staff today as we remember those who died in the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
New YMCA Opens In Exeter
(Exeter, NH) - A ribbon cutting ceremony this morning will mark the opening of the new Exeter Area YMCA.
Gas Prices Continue To Fall
(Concord, NH) - With the last big weekend of the summer season behind us, we continue to see gas prices lower than in many years.
Portsmouth Traffic Stop Leads To Felony Arrest
(Portsmouth, NH) - A Portsmouth man is facing multiple charges after a traffic stop Monday.
Rochester Burglary Suspect Arrested
(Rochester, NH) - A Rochester man is facing several charges after his arrest early Thursday morning.
Dozens Of Animals Rescued From Hooksett Home
(Hooksett, NH) - Hooksett Police, the Building Inspectors Office and staff from the New Hampshire SPCA removed 32 cats and kittens and one Cockatiel from the home of a suspected hoarder this week.
Dover Man Faces Pot Plant Charges
(Dover, NH) - A Dover man is facing drug charges after police found pot growing outside his home.
Maine Tackles Its Drug Epidemic
(Augusta, Maine) - Top law enforcement and emergency medical officials say a special state police unit and three working groups will be created to address Maine's drug epidemic.
New Hampshire Hunters Prepare For Start of Season
(Concord, NH) - New Hampshire's hunting seasons kick off next Tuesday, September 1, with the opening of black bear and gray squirrel seasons.
Drive Safely Because Schools Are Open For A New Year
(Concord, NH) - With the start of a new school year, New Hampshire State Police are urging motorists to drive safely and are offering safety tips when sharing the roads with school buses.
Be Warned: Portsmouth Police To Conduct Sobriety Checkpoints
(Portsmouth, NH) - The Portsmouth Police Department will continue their efforts to apprehend drunk drivers by conducting sobriety checkpoints this weekend.
Another Drop In Gas Prices
(Concord, NH) - The cost of gasoline dropped another 6 cents in New Hampshire over the past week.