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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Maine Turnpike Overpass Damaged In Accident
(Scarborough, Maine) - Maine State Police say the Exit 44 overpass bridge remains open to traffic after being damaged in an accident Tuesday.
Maine Man Eludes Police, Crashes Rental Car
(Standish, Me.) - Maine State Police say a Portland man is facing charges after a chase Tuesday morning ended with a crash on Route 35 in Standish.
Westbrook Fire Leaves 15 Homeless
(Westbrook, Maine — About 15 people were burned out of their home Friday night after a fast-moving fire destroyed a multi-family building at 94 Pierce St
Portland Police Investigating Two Bank Robberies
(Portland, Maine) - Portland police are investigating back-to-back bank robberies in the city that may have been committed by the same person. The Port Credit Union at 285 Forest Ave. was robbed around 11:45 a.m. by a man who showed a handgun and demanded cash.
Maine Police Searching For Murder Suspect
(Parkman, Maine ) - Maine state police have issued an arrest warrant for a man suspected of killing his former girlfriend in the town of Parkman.
Woman Crashes Into Porch With Infant in Car While High On Drugs
(Waterville, Maine) – A woman from Waterville, Maine is facing multiple charges after crashing her vehicle into porch steps with her 17-month-old daughter on board, while allegedly high on drugs.
Missing Campers Found Safe In Maine
( Eliotsville, Maine ) - Maine game wardens say two campers
who went missing in Elliotsville have been located alive.
Eight People Arrested in Guns For Drugs Scheme
( Buxton, Maine ) - Maine State Police say 8 people have been indicted by a grand jury in connection with a guns for drugs scheme in southern Maine.
Good News Concerning Snow
( Portland, Maine ) - Maine and New Hampshire residents weary of snow are going to get a break later this week.
Thousands Attend Memorial Service for Brentwood Officer Stephen Arkell [PHOTOS + VIDEO]
Thousands of police officers and residents gathered at Exeter High School this morning for a memorial service for Brentwood police officer Stephen Arkell who was killed last week while answering a domestic disturbance call.