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
Amtrak Downeaster Service Partially Suspended
Southbound train #680 struck an "individual on the tracks" west of Main Street in Biddeford around 6:05 a.m., according to Amtrak spokesman Jason Abrams.
Prosecutors: Maine’s Trevor Bickford Went to NYC to Carry Out Jihad
Trevor Bickford wanted to carry out jihad on a government official or police because of their support of Israel.
Hiker Dies in New Hampshire White Mountains During Christmas Weekend
The 28-year-old man set out on the Bridle Path/Falling Waters Loop in Franconia Notch State Park around 11 a.m. Christmas Eve in the frigid weather.
Threat Closes Maine BMV Branch Offices to Walk-In Customers
Branch offices will only be open for previously-scheduled appointments for the rest of Tuesday.
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.
Man Tries to Break Into Maine House Wearing Only His Underwear
William Pratt of South Berwick led police on a high speed chase and drove into Wilson Lake.
Analyst: Buy Now, Avoid Unpredictable Heating Oil Prices Later
Filling up your oil tank now offers users protection against wildcards like politics and weather that could drive prices up.
First Juvenile Monkeypox Case Reported in Maine, Third Case Nationwide
The federal CDC reported 3 cases of monkeypox in Maine, 15 in New Hampshire, and 202 in Massachusetts as of Thursday.
Celtics Great Bill Russell Dies at Age 88
Bill Russell led the Celtics to 11 NBA championships and earned 5 MVP awards. The award was eventually renamed in his honor.
Seabrook Nuclear Plant Evacuation Message Was a Mistake
The siren activation in the 10 a.m. hour included an instruction to evacuate the beach.