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Teen Nearly Killed In Fatal Groton Crash Shows Signs Of 'Awareness': Fundraiser Teen Nearly Killed In Fatal Groton Crash Shows Signs Of 'Awareness': Fundraiser
Teen Nearly Killed In Fatal Groton Crash Shows Signs Of 'Awareness': Fundraiser A fundraiser for one of the four teenagers who crashed into a tree in New London County earlier this week said the 17-year-old showed moments of improvement on Wednesday, Oct. 16, but he has a "long, challenging road to recovery." Kais Shiman, of Mystic, was one of the four teens in a 2012 Toyota 4Runner that veered off the wrong side of Fishtown Road in Groton around 1:20 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 14, and collided with a tree near the intersection of Little Gull Lane, authorities said. Earlier Report: Fundraiser For Family Of Carson, Skyler Wilson Tops $85,000 Carson Wilson, age 14, of G…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
26-Year-Old Man Charged In 4-Car Crash Involving Police Cruiser On CT Bridge 26-Year-Old Man Charged In 4-Car Crash Involving Police Cruiser On CT Bridge
26-Year-Old Man Charged In 4-Car Crash Involving Police Cruiser On CT Bridge A 26-year-old man faces assault charges after allegedly rear-ending a police cruiser on a construction assignment and causing a four-vehicle crash on a busy bridge in Connecticut, authorities announced.  New London resident Billy Ray Goff turned himself in to authorities on Monday, Aug. 19 on an active arrest warrant related to a crash in September 2023 on the Gold Star Bridge in the New London County town of Groton, Connecticut State Police announced.  The bridge carries Interstate 95 over the Thames River.  According to police, on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023, just after 3 p.m.…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
2-Year-Old Shot At Home In Fairfield County 2-Year-Old Shot At Home In Fairfield County
2-Year-Old Shot At Home In Fairfield County A 2-year-old boy underwent surgery after being shot in the hand and foot at a home in Fairfield County. The incident occurred in Monroe around 9:20 p.m., Tuesday, July 23, on Wheeler Road. According to Monroe Police Lt. Stephen Corrone, officers responded to the intersection of Route 110 and Osborn Lane for a medical emergency call. Upon arrival, officers found the 2-year-old with gunshot wounds with his mother, who had attempted to drive the child to a hospital when she called 911, Corrone said. Corrone said the boy was transported to Bridgeport Hospital and later transferred to Yal…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
IDs Released By Family In Fatal CT Crash That Killed 1 Teen, Injured 3 Others IDs Released By Family In Fatal CT Crash That Killed 1 Teen, Injured 3 Others
IDs Released By Family In Fatal CT Crash That Killed 1 Teen, Injured 3 Others Police are investigating after one teen was killed and three others were seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash in Connecticut. 1 Teen Killed, 4 Seriously Injured In Fiery Overnight Wolcott Crash The incident occurred in New Haven County around 10 p.m. Saturday, June 1, in the town of Wolcott. Wolcott Police Chief Edward Stephens said that, on Monday, June 3, he was not releasing the victims' names at this point.  But a GoFundMe effort by the family of the victim has identified the 18-year-old driver as Alexander Dillion, of Wolcott, and one of the injured passengers…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Greenwich Surgeon Earns Lifetime Achievement Award Greenwich Surgeon Earns Lifetime Achievement Award
Greenwich Surgeon Earns Lifetime Achievement Award A surgeon from Greenwich was recognized with a lifetime achievement award at the 2019 Doctors of Distinction ceremony, sponsored by Westfair Communications on Thursday, May 23. Surgeon Philip J. McWhorter, MD, received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his 42-year-career at Greenwich Hospital and his commitment to mentoring the future generation of surgeons. Dr. McWhorter was recognized as a loved and respected icon, both in the hospital and in the community. After receiving the award, Dr. McWhorter thanked his family and colleagues, recognizing that he had “fallen into good fortune” throu…

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by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
Suffering From A Rotator Cuff Tear? HSS Talks Next Steps Suffering From A Rotator Cuff Tear? HSS Talks Next Steps
Suffering From A Rotator Cuff Tear? HSS Talks Next Steps As the most flexible joint in the human body, the shoulder has a wide range of motion and is more prone to injury than other joints. One very common shoulder problem is a torn rotator cuff. The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that stabilize the joint, and a tear can result from an injury such as a fall or heavy lifting. Many times though, the tear occurs slowly, resulting from normal wear and tear and repetitive activities over many years. As we age, we’re more susceptible to rotator cuff damage. In fact, many older adults probably have a small tear without significant sympto…

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Shoulder Soreness? Look To The Biceps Says ONS Doctor Shoulder Soreness? Look To The Biceps Says ONS Doctor
Shoulder Soreness? Look To The Biceps Says ONS Doctor When shoulder pain strikes, many people assume they’ve somehow injured their rotator cuff. According to Dr. Marc Kowalsky, a shoulder specialist and orthopedic surgeon with Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists, an injury to the biceps tendon can cause shoulder pain and discomfort that can be mistaken for a rotator cuff injury. “The biceps tendon is an often-misunderstood structure of the shoulder and arm,” said Kowalsky. “We now know that damage to that tendon is often the primary cause of shoulder pain in active people.” Anatomically, the biceps muscle has two tendons, called heads, …

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