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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Suspicious Package Investigation in Portsmouth [UPDATE]
(Portsmouth, NH) - Police and fire officials are investigating a suspicious package found this morning in Portsmouth.
N.H. House Rejects Gambling Bill [NEWS]
(Concord, N.H.) - The New Hampshire House has killed a bill that would have licensed a single casino in the state that would have provided up to 5,000 video slots and 150 table games.
Maine Woman Dies in House Fire [NEWS]
(Limington, Me.) - A Limington, Maine woman died in an early-morning house fire.
Fire Damages A Pittsfield Business and Closes Schools [NEWS]
An overnight fire has heavily damaged the Rustic Crust Pizza Company in Pittsfield.
Ex Dover City Councilor Will Not Face Charges in Fatal Crash
(Dover, N.H.) - Former Dover City Councilor Michael Weeden will not face criminal negligence charges in connection with a motor vehicle accident that killed a man last December.
Two Die In Bridgewater Fire [NEWS]
State officials say two people were found dead after fire damaged a home in Bridgewater this morning. The victims were found on the first floor of the home on River Road after the fire was reported around 12:40 this morning.
Winter Storm Hits New England [NEWS]
A heavy, wet snow began falling this morning, quickly coating roadways, sidewalks and parking lots. Slippery driving conditions are being reported and speed limits have been reduced to 45 mph on NH highways.
Dover Parking Garage Approved [NEWS]
After years of discussion, the Dover City Council has approved plans to build a parking garage in the Downtown area.