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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Chocolate As Bear Bait Banned In New Hampshire
(Concord, NH) - A new state law in New Hampshire bans the use of solid chocolate or candy containing chocolate as a bait for hunting bear. Next year, the use of baked products containing chocolate will also be banned.
Gas Prices Fall Again
(Concord, NH) - Gas prices in New Hampshire have fallen another nickle a gallon over the past week.
Got Turkeys? NH Fish & Game Wants To Know!
(Concord, NH) - The New Hampshire Fish & Game Department has asked the public to report summer wild turkey brood sightings.
Officials Delay Release of Fatal Shooting Video
(Concord, NH) - The Attorney Generals office will not release the video of an officer-involved shooting incident in Bath last month as they had planned.
Investigation Continues Into Fatal NH Tent Collapse
(Lancaster, NH) - State and local officials continue to investigate the Monday evening collapse of a circus tent that killed 2 people at the Lancaster Fairgrounds.
NH Craftsmen’s Fair Open Through Sunday
(Mount Sunapee, NH) - The 82nd Annual League of New Hampshire Craftsmen's Fair is open at the Mount Sunapee Resort in Newbury.
UPDATE: Tractor Trailer Demolishes Maine Police Cruiser
(Richmond, Maine) - A tractor trailer and a Maine State Police cruiser collided on Interstate 295 in Richmond, Maine this morning.
The “Once In A Blue Moon” Time Is Here
(Earth) - The second full moon of July, known as the Blue Moon, will be with us tonight.
“Redneck (Blank)” Games Open In Maine
(Hebron, Maine) - The event formerly called the "Redneck Olympics" opens today In Hebron, Maine.
Truck Destroyed, Driver Uninjured in Maine Turnpike Crash
(Sidney, Maine) - A Maine truck driver escaped injury Wednesday morning when he apparently fell asleep at the wheel.
Portsmouth “Sucker Puncher” Arrested
(Portsmouth, NH) - Portsmouth police have arrested a Dover man for an assault that occurred earlier this month.
UPDATE: Portsmouth Man Found Safe & Sound
(Portsmouth, NH) - Portsmouth Police say a man reported missing for several days has been found.
Gas Prices In NH Fall Again
(Concord, NH) - Gas prices continue to go down in New Hampshire and New England.
Another Busy Week On The NH Campaign Trail
(Derry, NH) - It will be another busy week of campaigning for Presidential candidates in New Hampshire.
Portsmouth Officer’s Quick Response Saves Man
(Portsmouth, NH) - For Portsmouth Police Auxiliary Officer Andy Nitschelm, it was just another road detail day filled with blistering sunshine and road dust. But little did he know that this particular detail had put him in the right place at the right time.
Dover Postal Carrier Breaks into Home, Puts on Woman’s Shoes
(Dover, NH) - A Dover Postal employee facing charges after being caught inside a home on his rural delivery route.