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
Runaway Boat Knocks Marine Patrol Into Lake Winnipesaukee
The patrol responded to a serious boat crash near Round Island in Gilford around 10:25 p.m., and pulled two people out of the water and onto their patrol vessel.
Tractor Trailers Crash, Catch Fire on Maine Turnpike
A last minute decision to exit the highway led to a truck going into the median and being struck by a second tractor trailer sparking both to catch fire.
Maine Woman Charged with Making Threats at Seabrook, NH Walmart
Several hours later police located Meghan Leavitt, 38, of Alfred on the property of the Best Western Hotel on Spur Road across the street from the Walmart in Seabrook.
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.
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.
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.
Plane Crashes At San Francisco Airport [VIDEO]
A Boeing 777 airplane crashed at San Francisco International Airport Saturday afternoon killing two people on board.