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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Maine Woman Faces Arraignment In Stabbing Death
(Saco, Maine) - A Saco, Maine woman is facing a court appearance this afternoon for stabbing a mother of 5 to death in a Saco supermarket Wednesday afternoon.
UPDATE: Dover Cochecho Arts Festival Wraps Up Tonight With WOKQ Night At Dover High
(Dover, NH) - The 2015 Cochecho Arts Festival wraps up a successful season tonight in the Dover High Auditorium.
“That’s What I Call A Crane!”
(Dover, NH) - A new crane is in place to begin putting Dovers' new parking garage together .
Drunk Driver Tries (Unsuccessfully) to Drive Around Concord Sinkhole
(Concord, NH) - I-93 northbound in Concord has reopened to traffic after a giant sinkhole yesterday forced closure of the roadway for several hours.
Seabrook Station Marks 25th Anniversary
(Seabrook, NH) - Today marks a milestone for the Seabrook Nuclear Power Plant, which began commercial operation on August 19, 1990.
It May Be Time For A New E-ZPass Transponder
(Concord, NH) - E-ZPass is marking 10 years on the New Hampshire Turnpike System, and some of the original transponders are reaching the end of their service life.
Former Portsmouth Resident Faces Animal Cruelty Charges
(Portsmouth, NH) - Portsmouth Police have arrested a former city resident on animal cruelty charges for leaving a dog in a locked car for several hours over the weekend.
Berlin School Named An Historic Site
(Berlin, NH) - Notre Dame High School in Berlin has been named to the National Register of Historic Places.
Good News/Bad News: Lower Gas Prices Result In More Traffic Deaths
(Washington, DC) - Gas prices continue to fall, but one consequence has been more traffic fatalities this year.
Portsmouth Hospital Names New CEO
(Portsmouth, NH) - A new Chief Executive Officer has been named at Portsmouth regional Hospital.
2 Arrested After Traffic Stop In Concord
(Concord, NH) - A traffic stop on Rockingham Street in Concord ended in the arrests of two people in the vehicle.
Fishing & Hunting Fees May Increase In New Hampshire
(Concord, NH) - Hunting and fishing license fees would go up next year under a proposal from the NH Fish & Game Department.
Assault Leads To Arrest Of Hampton Man
(Hampton, NH) - A Hampton man is facing several charges after an incident last week.
Sub Leaves Portsmouth Shipyard Early & Under Budget
(Portsmouth, NH) - The USS Alexandria has departed the Portsmouth Navy Yard, 2 weeks early and $9-million under budget.
Maine Manhunt Ends With Surrender
(Dover/Foxcroft, Maine) - After spending more than two months on the run, Robert Burton surrenedered to police in Dover/Foxcroft, Maine Tuesday afternoon.
Burglar Arrested Again
(Dover, NH) - Dover Police have arrested a burglary suspect who was out on bail for an earlier break-in.