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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3 Arrested In Portsmouth Prostitution/Drug Raid
(Portsmouth, NH) - Three people are facing charges after a Portsmouth Police undercover operation targeting prostitution and the sale of illegal drugs.
New Dover Police Station Open For Business
(Dover, NH) - The new Dover Police station on Chestnut Street opened its doors Tuesday.
Snow Returns On First Full Day Of Spring
(Dover, NH) - Spring officially arrived Sunday, but Mother Nature has other plans for us as winter weather has returned, bringing up to a half-foot of wet snow to parts of Coastal New England.
Gas Prices Take Another Jump
(Dover, NH) - Gasoline prices have jumped another 4-cents a gallon in New Hampshire over the past week.
45th Annual Waban Telethon Is Saturday
(Sanford, Me.) - The biggest fund-raiser of the year is set for the St. Ignatius Gym in Sanford, Maine as Waban celebrates 50 years of providing services to children and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
Manchester Mayor Ted Gatsas Throws His Hat Into The NH Gubernatorial Ring
(Manchester, NH) - Manchester Mayor Ted Gatsas says he is running for Governor of New Hampshire.
Rockingham County Ranked Healthiest In NH, Coos County The Least Healthy
(Concord, NH) - Rockingham County has been ranked the healthiest county in New Hampshire and Coos County the least healthy , according to the seventh annual County Health Rankings released by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
NH State Police Help Super Heroes
(Hooksett, NH) - A New Hampshire State Trooper saved the day Sunday when he came to the aid of two Super Heroes.
UPDATE: Missing NH Teen Found Dead
(Pike, NH) - Authorities say the body of a 14 year old girl has been found, several days after she had reportedly run away from a school in Pike.
Search On For NH Runaway Teen
(Pike, NH) - New Hampshire authorities are seeking the public's help in locating a 14 year old girl who is considered an endangered runaway.
Gas Prices Inch Upwards
(Dover, NH) - Gasoline prices have taken another slight jump over the past week.
The average price for a gallon of regular in New Hampshire is $1.70 today.
NH Legislator Faces Sex/Drug Charges
(Nottingham, NH) - A New Hampshire State Representative has been arrested on charges of using a computer to solicit sex from a minor and possession of drugs with intent to distribute.
Card Skimmers Found On Dover Gas Pumps
(Dover, NH) - Dover Police continue to investigate after credit card skimming devices were found at two gas stations over the weekend.
Portsmouth Mourns the Passing of Former Mayor Eileen Foley
(Portsmouth, NH) - Former Portsmouth Mayor Eileen Foley passed away this morning. She was 97.
Rochester Man Faces Multiple Burglary Charges
(Dover, NH) - A Rochester man is in custody and faces burglary charges in several communities.
Manchester Woman Wanted For Bedford Bank Heist
(Bedford, NH) - Bedford Police have issued an arrest warrant for a Manchester woman in connection with the holdup of a bank last month.