Karen Tensa

Managing Editor, Connecticut

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Karen has lived and worked in Connecticut for more than two decades. Her professional experience includes more than a decade of work as the news editor at The Advocate in Stamford and reporting and editing stints on the staff of The Hartford Courant, among others. She is dedicated to writing local news, enjoying winter sports and reading nonfiction books. 

Karen was formerly a managing editor at Daily Voice.

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Stay Out Of The Water: Swim Areas Closed At Some Connecticut State Parks Stay Out Of The Water: Swim Areas Closed At Some Connecticut State Parks Stay Out Of The Water: Swim Areas Closed At Some Connecticut State Parks
Stay Out Of The Water: Swim Areas Closed At Some Connecticut State Parks FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — Three of Connecticut's shoreline beaches are closed due to high bacteria counts, and the swim areas are closed at three inland parks as well, the state Department of Energy & Environmental Protection announced Thursday. The swim areas at Silver Sands State Park in Milford, Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison, and the eastern portion of Rocky Neck State Park in East Lyme are closed due to test results showing high bacteria counts in the water.  The waters will be retested Friday, with results due before noon Saturday, DEEP said in a statement. "Retesti…
CT Sailor Among Those Missing On USS John S. McCain After Collision CT Sailor Among Those Missing On USS John S. McCain After Collision CT Sailor Among Those Missing On USS John S. McCain After Collision
CT Sailor Among Those Missing On USS John S. McCain After Collision A sailor from Connecticut is among the 10 sailors who are missing after the USS John S. McCain collided with an oil tanker in Southeast Asia on Monday, the U.S. Navy confirmed. Electronics Technician 3rd Class Dustin Louis Doyon, 26, is from Suffield. He enlisted in the Navy in April 2015, and his first ship was the USS John S. McCain. The remains of one sailor have been recovered — Electronics Technician 3rd Class Kenneth Aaron Smith, 22, of New Jersey. “My thoughts and prayers are with the Doyon family as this tragic search continues," U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal said. "The Na…
CT Mom Of Six Plays Kids' Birthday Numbers To Win $1M Powerball CT Mom Of Six Plays Kids' Birthday Numbers To Win $1M Powerball CT Mom Of Six Plays Kids' Birthday Numbers To Win $1M Powerball
CT Mom Of Six Plays Kids' Birthday Numbers To Win $1M Powerball A mom from Connecticut won a $1 million Powerball prize by playing her six children's birthday numbers in Wednesday night's drawing.  On the night of the drawing, Johanna Moreno of Torrington decided to take a chance. She purchased only one ticket for the drawing, which had a jackpot of $758.7 million, the second largest in Powerball history.  “I really don’t play that often and I only had a couple of dollars on me,” Moreno said. “I’m just in shock, I couldn’t believe it!” The Powerball winning numbers drawn on Wednesday night were: 6, 7, 16, 23 and 26 with a Powerball of 4. Moreno’s ticke…
Check Your Powerball Tickets: $2M Winning Ticket Sold In CT Check Your Powerball Tickets: $2M Winning Ticket Sold In CT Check Your Powerball Tickets: $2M Winning Ticket Sold In CT
Check Your Powerball Tickets: $2M Winning Ticket Sold In CT FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — A total of 128,728 winning Powerball tickets were sold in Connecticut for Wednesday's drawing. Unfortunately, none was for the $758.7 million top prize.  But there is one new millionaire somewhere in the Nutmeg State after the winning numbers were drawn.   The lone winning ticket in the second-largest Powerball jackpot in history was sold in Chicopee, Mass.  The winning numbers are: 6 7 16 23 26 and the Powerball is 4.  In Connecticut, one ticket worth $2 million was sold. It matched five numbers, not including the Powerball. It is worth $2 million because the bu…
Game Day: Fairfield Takes On Texas — Again — At Little League World Series Game Day: Fairfield Takes On Texas — Again — At Little League World Series Game Day: Fairfield Takes On Texas — Again — At Little League World Series
Game Day: Fairfield Takes On Texas — Again — At Little League World Series FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Fairfield American will be facing a familiar opponent as they take the field Thursday night at the Little League World Series.  Fairfield made it to the final game in the loser's bracket after a decisive win Wednesday over New Jersey, 12-2.  And now they will play the team from Texas, which topped Fairfield, 6-3, on Sunday afternoon. The rematch is set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday and will be broadcast and streamed on ESPN.  Texas was sent to the loser's bracket after falling to North Carolina on Wednesday night, 2-1.  The winner of Fairfield vs. Texas matchup will play North…
Unleash Your Inner Artist At Weir Farm's Art In The Park Festival Unleash Your Inner Artist At Weir Farm's Art In The Park Festival Unleash Your Inner Artist At Weir Farm's Art In The Park Festival
Unleash Your Inner Artist At Weir Farm's Art In The Park Festival RIDGEFIELD/WILTON, Conn. — Visitors of all ages can combine their love of art with an enjoyment of the outdoors as Weir Farm National Historic Site hosts its Art in the Park celebration on Friday. The park welcomes artists, neighbors, national park lovers, and visitors of all ages to create Art in the Park during this free day-long event — whether you are an experienced artist, a dabbler or a beginner. The program is hosted by Weir Farm National Historic Site, the Friends of Weir Farm, and the Weir Farm Art Center. It will culminate with judging and an announcement of the winners.  The the…
Savor The Spicy Sights & Sounds At The Caribbean Jerk Fest In Bridgeport Savor The Spicy Sights & Sounds At The Caribbean Jerk Fest In Bridgeport Savor The Spicy Sights & Sounds At The Caribbean Jerk Fest In Bridgeport
Savor The Spicy Sights & Sounds At The Caribbean Jerk Fest In Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — You can savor a taste of the islands as the 11th annual Caribbean Jerk Fest dishes up music, fun, food and more at The Ballpark At Harbor Yard in Bridgeport. The event, which will be held from 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, is sponsored by the West Indian-American Association of Greater Bridgeport.  The day will consist of reggae music, merchandise items and West Indian food for sale.  DJ Rulertone will provide music throughout the event, and the headliner is Anthem Reggae Band. In addition, JAH Movement, Scrappy Ranks & Royal Steel Band will perform.  Dance group…
Clean Sweep: Stamford Launches Citywide Effort For Streets, Storm Drains Clean Sweep: Stamford Launches Citywide Effort For Streets, Storm Drains Clean Sweep: Stamford Launches Citywide Effort For Streets, Storm Drains
Clean Sweep: Stamford Launches Citywide Effort For Streets, Storm Drains STAMFORD, Conn. —  The city of Stamford will kick off a Citywide Clean Up Project this week in Shippan to clean streets and clear out storm drains that have been flooding during rain events this summer. Potholes will also be filled and brush will be cut back along roadways, the announcement said.  Stamford Mayor David Martin and Director of Operations Ernie Orgera said the work will continue into fall and finish up in North Stamford in October. “I have heard from concerned residents throughout Stamford that streets need attention and other residents who are concerned about trash and debris …
Singer/Songwriter Cyndi Lauper Drops The Price On Her Stamford Home Singer/Songwriter Cyndi Lauper Drops The Price On Her Stamford Home Singer/Songwriter Cyndi Lauper Drops The Price On Her Stamford Home
Singer/Songwriter Cyndi Lauper Drops The Price On Her Stamford Home STAMFORD, Conn. — Looking for home provides musical inspiration as well as French Country charm? The home of singer/songwriter Cyndi Lauper in North Stamford may be just want you need.  And Lauper just dropped the price on the home — where she wrote five of her albums — by $350,000, according to an updated listing. The 3,885-square-foot home had been listed in spring for $1.25 million. But the price has been dropped to $935,000, according to the updated listing. It is listed for sale with Michael B. Leventhal at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties. The stone French Count…
Restaurant Owned By Sherman Couple Defaced With Racial Slurs, Swastika Restaurant Owned By Sherman Couple Defaced With Racial Slurs, Swastika Restaurant Owned By Sherman Couple Defaced With Racial Slurs, Swastika
Restaurant Owned By Sherman Couple Defaced With Racial Slurs, Swastika SHERMAN, Conn. — A couple from Sherman said they won't shut down their new restaurant in New Milford after it was defaced Wednesday morning with spray-painted racial slurs. David and Senka Thompson opened Thompson’s Fine Comfort Food nine weeks ago on the banks of the Housatonic River, offering traditional family-style foods.  But they were "shocked" to get a call from New Milford police about the racial slurs and a swastika that were spray-painted in black across the front of the restaurant. "We will not close down — some may want us to close down — but we will be open toni…
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