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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UPDATE: 4 Killed In Manchester Fire
(Manchester, NH) - Four people are dead after an early morning fire in a Manchester apartment building. Several other injuries are reported.
Charges Upgraded In Lebanon Fatal Accident
(Lebanon, NH) - A Vermont man has been charged with Negligent Homicide and Felony Aggravated Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol in connection with a Wednesday night head-on crash in Lebanon. NH.
Red Cross Safety Tips For A Safe Summer
(Concord, NH) - The Memorial Day weekend signals the unofficial start of the summer season, and the American Red Cross is urging everyone to stay safe.
Newmarket Declares Stage-3 Water Emergency
(Newmarket, NH) - Residents of Newmarket are being urged to conserve water use after the town declared a Stage-3 Water Emergency, which imposes some limits on usage.
Gas Prices Jump Ahead Of Memorial Day Weekend
(Dover, NH) - Gas prices have taken a sharp jump as we prepare for the Memorial Day weekend.
Exeter High Seniors Urged To Quit Playing “Assassins”
(Exeter, NH) - The Police Chiefs in communities in the Exeter School District are urging Exeter High School seniors to stop playing the game "Assassins" due to the threat it imposes on the safety and security of the community.
Nuclear Sub Arrives At Portsmouth Navy Yard
(Kittery, Maine) - The USS Hampton has arrived at the Portsmouth Navy Yard to undergo planned maintainance and systems certification.
Boy Scouts To Honor Two Seacoast Community Leaders
(Dover, NH) - The Daniel Webster Council of the Boy Scouts of America will present their "Good Scout" award to Dover's Jack Buckley and Rochester's T.J. Jean.
UPDATE: Accused Cop Shooter Held Without Bail
Manchester, NH) - A Manchester man will remain behind bars pending his next court appearance in connection with last Fridays shooting incident that wounded two police officers.
Hampton Man Charged With D.U.I. Twice In One Day
(Hampton, NH) - A Hampton man faces charges after police stopped him from Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol twice in one day last month.
Dover Dedicates New Police Department Building
(Dover, NH) - Dover officials will gather this evening at 5 to officially dedicate the new Police Department Building on Chestnut Street.
Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens In Dover
(Dover, NH) - The second medical marijuana dispensary in New Hampshire begins operation today in Dover.
Police Looking For Missing NH Teen
(Salisbury, NH) - New Hampshire State Police are looking for a 15-year old Salisbury girl who was reported missing last week.
Infant Killed In Maine Turnpike Crash
(Wells, Maine) - Maine State Police say a child was killed and 4 other people were injured in a one-car crash on the Maine Turnpike in Wells Monday afternoon.
There Will Be Another Road Race In Dover Saturday
(Dover, NH) - Another road race will mean traffic and parking restrictions in Dover Saturday.
Rochester Transient Faces Robbery Charge
(Rochester, NH) - A Rochester man will be arraigned today for robbing the Northeast Credit Union on Columbus Ave in Rochester.