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Police identify Dover man struck, killed by Amtrak Downeaster train
ROLLINSFORD — The person who was struck by an Amtrak Downeaster train and died Nov. 4 has been identified as Avram Niebling, 40, of Dover, according to police. Rollinsford police Lt. William Hancock said Nov. 9 there is no indication the death was not an accident. Police previously said the man who died was walking southbound on the tracks, wearing headphones and did not see or hear the train coming. The accident occurred shortly before 3 p.m. on tracks near the intersection of Main and Mechanic streets, police said. The Amtrak Downeaster provides daily transportation between Boston and Brunswick, Maine, with Seacoast New Hampshire stops in Dover, Durham and Exeter. The train involved in the accident was stopped with passengers aboard for about 1 hour 45 minutes during the investigation before resuming its trip to North Station in Boston. This article originally appeared on Fosters Daily Democrat: Police identify Dover man struck, killed by Amtrak Downeaster train
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Man’s Body Pulled From Mill River in Rowley, Second Found in Newbury Hours Later
A man’s body was pulled from the Mill River near Red Gate Road in Rowley just after noon on Sunday, setting off an investigation that was still active as of Sunday night. Hours later, a second man’s body turned up roughly 2 p.m. in neighboring Newbury, near the Tendercrop Farm cow pasture, though investigators say the two deaths appear to be unrelated.
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University of New Hampshire Digs Into Data from Problem Gambling Helpline
The University of New Hampshire has linked the legalization of online sports betting to increases in calls to the National Problem Gambling Helpline, citing a 23% spike . Gambling-Related Harm Is Spiking as More Calls Are Placed to Helplines The study further focused on the demographics of the callers, arguing that half of those who have reached out were aged between 18 and 34, particularly young and vulnerable . The study also identified significant changes in the preferred form of gambling, with traditional gambling forms shrinking and giving way to online and app-based gambling – an increase of 31% . The researchers also identified that there was gender inequality in those who sought help , with 70% of all callers being men. According to the study, there has also been a 3.1% increase in suicide rates attributable to problem gambling. Gorkem Turgut (G.T.) Ozer , assistant professor of decision sciences at UNH Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics, the lead author of the research, said: “Our key finding highlights a divide: the negative consequences manifest primarily when the activity shifts online . The widespread accessibility of mobile gambling coincided with a measurable uptick in problem gambling hotline calls
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8 new townhomes near Dover middle and high schools approved
DOVER — Two townhouse-style buildings with four units each have been approved at 68 Durham Road (Route 108) near the city's middle and high schools. The property will feature a total of nine residential units, including an existing single-family home. Robert Paolini is principal of STF Development LLC, the project developer, according to state business records. 68 Durham Road (Route 108) near the city's middle and high schools." id="92643819007"> Seven of the units received approval through a transfer of a development rights (TDR), according to plans filed with the city. TDR is a tool developers can apply for in Dover to allow more housing density in exchange for paying a fee to the city Conservation Fund. The proposal received approval from the city's Planning Board Oct. 27 for a site plan, the TDR, a lot line adjustment and waivers relating to technical elements. Details of new homes coming to Durham Road The townhouses will be accessed by a driveway off adjacent Clancy Drive. One of the townhouses located closest to Durham Road will be a two-story structure with four units, while the second building will be a three-story structure with four units, each with a one-car garage. The plan calls
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Salem Halloween Festivities Drive Record Ridership on MBTA Newburyport/Rockport Line
October was a frightfully good month for the MBTA's Newburyport/Rockport commuter rail line. The line posted a ridership record, surpassing 580,000 trips as Salem's Haunted Happenings and Halloween crowds drove a surge in travel. Salem Station accounted for approximately 50,000 passengers on Halloween, according to Keolis, the commuter rail's operator,...
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New Hampshire Forced Overtime, But Jaylen Robinson Had the Last Word in an 81-76 Sacred Heart Victory
trophy logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) New Hampshire forced overtime with a clutch three-pointer, but it was Jaylen Robinson who absolutely owned the extra period, dropping 21 points and hitting the go-ahead jumper to lift […]
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Red Post Realty-Lane Lending Team at CMG Home Loans Division II Volleyball Championship: Oyster River 3, Somersworth 2
Oyster River defends their title with a 5-set win over Somersworth. After graduating a huge class of seniors, Oyster River suspended any doubt about their talents by beating Somersworth on Saturday afternoon. It took the full 5 sets to crown a victor, but the DII trophy will remain in Durham another year.