Ever since I was a precocious 5 year old who read the Bergen Record and then published his own neighborhood newspaper I've always had an interest in the news. I learn something new on this job everyday and that's what keeps it interesting. I've been with NJ101.5 for the past 10 years on the digital team writing news and working behind the scenes on a variety of projects.
Dan Alexander
New Hampshire’s Winnacunnet High School Replaces Haverhill in Thanksgiving Game
Lowell High School found themselves without a Thanksgiving Day opponent until Hampton's Winnacunnet High School answered the call to take Haverhill's place.
Have You Seen Them? New Hampshire Seacoast Police Seek Runaway Teens
Hampton Police are trying to locate 15-year-old Carlin Brown, while Portsmouth Police are asking for help locating Davyn Hanson.
Cornish, Maine, 24-Hour Standoff: Injured K9, Disassembled House
A nearly 24-hour standoff ended when the homeowner came outside with what turned out to be a replica firearm.
Maine Standoff Over Landscaping Ends After Nearly 24 Hours
The York County Sheriff's Office said the standoff Thursday morning started over a landscaping dispute between neighbors from the weekend.
Knock Knock: Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Data Collection At Your Door
The task falls to experienced appraisers and data collectors employed by the city, who go neighborhood-by-neighborhood.
NH Congressional Delegation Wants a Rush on Energy Assistance
Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan and Reps. Chris Pappas and Annie Kuster signed a letter to Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm to put a rush on distributing federal funds and programs.
South Portland, Maine, School Goes Virtual Over Social Media Threat
Superintendent Tim Matheney said the threat was not related to active shooting incidents reported at ten Maine schools Tuesday, which all turned out to be false.
Sununu: Trump’s 2024 Announcement ‘Won’t Clear Field’
Donald Trump's announcement of a third run for the White House is not a big deal and won't stop any potential 2024 candidates from running, according to NH Gov. Chris Sununu.
Fake Active Shooter Threats Made Against 10 Maine Schools
Sanford's dispatch was the first to receive a call around 8:30 a.m. Tuesday morning about an active shooter in the high school.
Maine State Police: Active Shooting Reports Across Maine Are Fake
Maine State Police said they are investigating reports of active shootings at schools around the state, but believe all to be false.