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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N.H.Supreme Court Backs “Robin Hoods”
( Concord, N.H. ) - The New Hampshire Supreme Court has ruled the conduct of a band of so-called "Robin Hoods" in Keene who feed expired parking meters while following officers around is protected under the first amendment, but the city has a right to pursue an injunction against them in the interests of public safety.
Portsmouth Nurse Has RN License Suspended
(Portsmouth, NH) - A travel nurse assigned to Portsmouth Regional Hospital has lost her privilege to practice in New Hampshire.
Maine Police Searching For Murder Suspect
(Parkman, Maine ) - Maine state police have issued an arrest warrant for a man suspected of killing his former girlfriend in the town of Parkman.
No Injuries In Late Night Rochester Crash
(Rochester, NH) - A Maine man escaped injury in a single-vehicle crash Sunday night in Rochester.
$14 Million Dollar Swimming Center Gaining Traction in Dover
Supporters of a proposed multimillion dollar aquatic center in Dover are launching an 8 million dollar capital campaign. If built, the Jenny Thompson Aquatic Center would ultimately cost $14 million dollars.
Dover Police Capture Man Wanted For Stalking
(Dover, N.H. ) - Dover police took a man into custody early this morning on stalking and witness tampering charges.
Maine State Police Investigating A Death in Parkman
(Parkman, Maine ) - State Police in Maine are investigating a Parkman woman's death as a homicide. The body of 37-year-old Stephanie Gebo was discovered inside her home by her two children.
Dover Teen Honored At White House
(Dover, NH) - A Dover teenager has been honored at the White House for her dedication to reducing drug use and it's consequences across the country.
Arraignment Scheduled For Maine Murder Suspect
(Alfred, Maine) - The third suspect in a Biddeford murder has turned himself in to officials and will be in court this morning.
6-Year-Old Boy Drowns In Conway Pond
(Conway, N.H. ) - A 6-year-old boy who wandered away from a home he was visiting in Conway died last night after he was found in Pequawket Pond at about 6pm.
Billy Flynn Freed From Prison
(Concord, NH) - William "Billy" Flynn has been released from prison after serving nearly 25 years behind bars for the 1990 murder of Greg Smart in his Derry home.
UPDATED: One Dead In Early Morning Maine Fire
(Ogunquit, Maine) - Officials are investigating an early morning fire that claimed one life in Ogunquit.
UPDATE: 6/5/2015 Hampton Falls 4th Graders Name White House Hawk
(Concord, N.H.) – A red-tailed hawk that has made The White House grounds its home now has a name: Lincoln. The name comes courtesy of a group of fourth-graders from the Lincoln Akerman school in North Hampton.
Panel: Portsmouth Police Officer Broke Code of Ethics
( Portsmouth,N.H.) A panel investigating a disputed inheritance has found that a police sergeant in Portsmouth breached the department's code of ethics and duty manual.
BREAKING NEWS: Matthew Dion Arrested In Florida
(Manchester, NH) - A Manchester man wanted for the murder of his parents last year has been taken into custody in Florida.
Franklin Woman Is NH Fugitive of the Week
Concord, NH) -The District of New Hampshire - New Hampshire Joint Fugitive Task Force is attempting to locate and arrest fugitive, Amanda Fortin. Fortin is being sought on two outstanding warrants for failing to appear on two drug charges.