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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Fire Damages Portsmouth Home
(Portsmouth, NH) - A late-night fire damaged a vacant home in Portsmouth, causing injuries to one fire-fighter.
There’s ‘Punkin Chunkin’ This Weekend At NHMS!
(Louden, NH) - Usually, weekend events at New Hampshire Motor Speedway have to do with speed. This weekend, the focus will be on distance as a Merrimack team seeks to set a new World Record in an Extreme Chunkin competition.
Dover Pharmacy Robbed
(Dover, NH) - Dover Police are investigating a Thursday night hold-up at the CVS Pharmacy on Central Avenue.
UPDATE: Missing Dover Woman Located
(Dover, NH) - Dover Police have ended a missing person investigation involving a 28 year old woman after the woman contacted family members.
One Killed, Two Injured In Somersworth House Fire
(Somersworth, NH) - The State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating a late night fire that claimed the life of a Somersworth woman.
NH Film Festival Opens Today In Portsmouth
(Portsmouth, NH) - The 15th Annual New Hampshire Film Festival begins it's 4-day run this evening at the The Music Hall.
Hampton Pedestrian Struck, Driver Charged
(Hampton, NH) - A Massachusetts driver is facing charges after striking a pedestrian last month.
No Joke: There is an Emu on the Loose In Bow
Police in Bow are looking for an emu that has been seen in town.
Another Motorcycle Death In Maine
(Lebanon, Maine) - A New Hampshire man died in a motorcycle crash in Lebanon, Maine Saturday night.
N.H. Ceremonies Mark 9/11 Anniversary
(Concord, NH) - Governor Maggie Hassan has ordered flags across New Hampshire to half-staff today as we remember those who died in the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
New YMCA Opens In Exeter
(Exeter, NH) - A ribbon cutting ceremony this morning will mark the opening of the new Exeter Area YMCA.
Dover Man Faces Pot Plant Charges
(Dover, NH) - A Dover man is facing drug charges after police found pot growing outside his home.
Be Warned: Portsmouth Police To Conduct Sobriety Checkpoints
(Portsmouth, NH) - The Portsmouth Police Department will continue their efforts to apprehend drunk drivers by conducting sobriety checkpoints this weekend.
Seabrook Station Marks 25th Anniversary
(Seabrook, NH) - Today marks a milestone for the Seabrook Nuclear Power Plant, which began commercial operation on August 19, 1990.
It May Be Time For A New E-ZPass Transponder
(Concord, NH) - E-ZPass is marking 10 years on the New Hampshire Turnpike System, and some of the original transponders are reaching the end of their service life.
Former Portsmouth Resident Faces Animal Cruelty Charges
(Portsmouth, NH) - Portsmouth Police have arrested a former city resident on animal cruelty charges for leaving a dog in a locked car for several hours over the weekend.