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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Pot Decriminalization Bill Takes A Step Forward In NH
(Concord, NH) - The New Hampshire House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee has approved a bill 12-3 that would remove criminal penalties for possession of small amounts of marijuana. The measure will now go to the full House for a vote.
Boston Marathon Bombing Trial Begin
(Boston, Mass.) - Opening statements are set for today in the death-penalty trial of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.
High-Speed Chase Ends In Arrest
(Concord, NH) - A Manchester man faces multiple charges after leading police on a high-speed pursuit Sunday morning.
The Red Cross Needs Your Blood
(Portsmouth, NH) - Winter weather has caused the cancellation of more than 575 Red Cross blood drives in 24 states since the beginning of February, and they need your help to restock their shelves.
Mazzaglia Case to Appear on “48 Hours”
( Dover, N.H. ) - The 2012 murder of UNH student Elizabeth “Lizzie” Marriott will be featured on CBS TV’s “48 hours” program this Saturday.
Good News Concerning Snow
( Portland, Maine ) - Maine and New Hampshire residents weary of snow are going to get a break later this week.
Portsmouth Police Ask: Have You Seen a Car Like This?
( Portsmouth, N.H. ) - Police in Portsmouth are looking for the public’s help in tracking down a lead in the armed robbery of the Market Basket supermarket on Lafayette Road on February 2nd .
Jeep Collides With School Bus In Rochester
( Rochester, N.H. ) - Several people were injured in an accident involving a school bus and a Jeep in Rochester last night.
Berwick Man Arrested for Stealing Funds
(Berwick, Maine ) - Berwick Police have charged a local man with impersonating a public servant after he solicited donations from local businesses while claiming to be affiliated with local emergency responders.
School Bus Crash Injures at Least 4
( Nottingham,N.H. ) - Police say a school bus ran into a tree on Deerfield Road in Nottingham today injuring at least 4 students.
State of Emergency Over
( Concord, N.H. ) - Gov. Maggie Hassan has declared New Hampshire's state of emergency over, following a huge snowstorm that shut down state government on Tuesday, closed schools and left more than 2 feet of snow in some towns.
Home Safety Urged During Blizzard
During a power outage, never operate a generator, grill, gas stove, or other gasoline- or charcoal-burning device inside your home, basement or garage.
One Storm Down, Another On The Way
(Concord, NH) - As the clean-up continue from the Saturday storm that dropped about 6 inches of snow on some parts of New England, another bout of winter weather is about to hit.
Dover Man Jailed For Selling Heroin
( Dover, N.H. ) - A Dover man is in jail after being charged with selling heroin.
Rochester Bank Robber Arrested
(Rochester NH ) - A Rochester man faces arraignment his morning after his arrest on bank robbery charges.
Dover Roommate Found Dead of Possible Drug Overdose
(Dover, NH) - Dover Police are investigating what is believed to be a drug overdose death.