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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Raymond Man Arrested For Arson And Other Charges
(Raymond, NH) - State and local Police and Fire officials say a Raymond man is facing multiple charges in connection with a string of fires and attempted fires in Raymond, Epping and surrounding communities.
Mom Accused of Leaving Child With Drug Abuser
( Nashua, N.H. ) - A Nashua woman has been accused of leaving her 21-month-old child in the care of a man who died of an apparent drug overdose.
Top N.H. Schools Honored
( Manchester,N.H. ) - Schools in Manchester, Ashland and Bow have been recognized by the state of New Hampshire.
Dover Assault Suspect In Custody
(Dover, NH ) - Dover Police say the Rochester man wanted for a brutal assault last month is facing arraignment after his arrest Sunday night.
Two Injured In Rochester Crash
(Rochester, NH) - Two men were hospitalized after a head-on crash in Rochester Sunday evening.
Creative Sentences Offered To Pumpkin Festival Rioters
( Keene, N.H. ) - Three young men convicted of disorderly conduct after violence broke out near last year's Keene Pumpkin Festival have been offered a chance to reduce their $1,000 fines by explaining their actions to elementary school students.
President Obama Signs Senator Shaheen’s Energy Bill
(Washington, D.C. ) - Senator Jeanne Shaheen attended a ceremony at the White House yesterday where President Obama signed into law her bipartisan energy efficiency legislation.
Merrimack Man Charged In Wife’s Death
(Merrimack, NH) - Officials have charged a Merrimack man with second degree murder after his wife was found dead in their home Thursday.
Suspect Identified in Dover Brickhouse Beating
(Dover, N.H. ) - An arrest warrant has been issued by Dover police in the case of a Somersworth man who was assaulted outside of the Dover Brickhouse restaurant on April 2.
Cop Killer Remains On Death Row
( Concord, N.H. ) - The New Hampshire Supreme Court is upholding the death sentence of the man convicted of killing Manchester police officer Michael Briggs in 2006.
Third Suspect Sought In Biddeford Murder
(Biddeford, Maine) - Maine State Police say a third man is being sought for the 2013 drug-related murder of a Biddeford man.
N.H. House : No Casinos in New Hampshire
( Concord, N.H. ) – The New Hampshire house has once again rejected casino gambling, voting down a proposal that would have legalized two casinos by a roughly 50 vote margin.
N.H. House Passes Concealed Carry Bill
( Concord, N.H. ) - The N.H. House has passed a bill removing the licensing requirement for carrying a concealed gun.
Motorist With Flat Tire Arrested On Drug Charges
(Derry, NH) - A New Hampshire State Trooper stopped to help a disabled motorist and ended up making a drug arrest.
A.G. Issues Guidelines For Nepal Relief Donations
(Concord, NH) - Attorney General Joseph A. Foster recognizes that many generous New Hampshire people want to help those who have suffered greatly from the recent Nepal earthquake. He asks the public to make smart decisions as they make their donations.
Second Man Arrested For 2013 Maine Murder
(Biddeford, Maine) - State Police have arrested a second suspect wanted for a 2013 murder in Biddeford.