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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Police Investigate Credit/Debit Card Fraud In Dover
(Dover, NH) - The Dover Police Department is investigating a series of credit and debit card frauds that have occurred within the past month at several Dover grocery and drug stores.
Portsmouth Teen Found Guilty of Hitting Two Pedestrians in Hampton
( Brentwood, N.H.) - Portsmouth teenager Remi Gross-Santos was found guilty today of second-degree assault and transportation of alcohol in his trial for striking two Hampton women with his car last year.
Another Meth Lab Uncovered In Maine
(Washington, Maine)- Two people are facing charges of manufacturing methamphetamine after their arrests Tuesday in the town of Washington.
York Man Dies From Apparent Drug Overdose
(York, Maine ) - A York man died early yesterday morning from what police believe was a heroin overdose.
NH Ranks 12th in Kiplinger’s Retirement Chart
(Concord, NH) - When looking for a place to retire, you might not have to move away from New Hampshire. The Granite State is 12th in the Kiplinger Magazine
rankings of all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Fairfield Man Killed in Weekend Crash
(New Gloucester, Maine) - One man was killed in a crash on the Maine Turnpike in New Gloucester Saturday afternoon.
Two Walk Away From Hampton Plane Crash
(North Hampton, NH) - Two men escaped life-threatening injuries after their small plane crash Sunday morning in North Hampton.
Downtown Portsmouth Road Projects Set
(Portsmouth) -Downtown Portsmouth traffic will be impacted by several projects slated to begin Monday
No Suprise: Last Ski Season Was The Best Ever
(Montpelier, Vermont) - The Vermont Ski Areas Association says the 2014-2015 skiing and riding season was the best on record.
Dion Held Without Bail
(Manchester, N.H.) - 39 year old Matthew Dion, the man charged with killing his parents last year, has been ordered held without bail.
Maine Police Make Major Pot Bust
(Porter, Maine) - Two brothers are facing charges after police uncovered a major marijuana growing operation in Porter, Maine.
UPDATE : NH Mother And Her Three Children Found In New York
(Ringe, NH) - Police who were searching for a Rindge woman and her three children say they have been found safe in New York.
Portsmouth Tall Ship Festival Announced
(Portsmouth, N.H. ) A 16th century Spanish galleon replica will be coming to Portsmouth this summer.
Drugs-for-Guns Operation Found in Manchester
( Manchester,N.H. ) - Police broke up a drugs-for-guns operation in Manchester this morning when they raided an Orange Street apartment and seized $12,772 in cash and drugs, along with four hand guns.
Search Continues For Maine Murder Suspect
(Parkman, Maine) - Maine State Police say searchers have returned to Parkman, as they look for a man accused of murdering his former girlfriend last week.
NH Approves Medical Marijuana Vendors
(Concord, NH) - The State of New Hampshire is another step closer to giving qualifying patients access to medical marijuana.