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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Man Dies Of Apparent Self-Inflicted Gunshot At Talmadge Hill Train Station Man Dies Of Apparent Self-Inflicted Gunshot At Talmadge Hill Train Station Man Dies Of Apparent Self-Inflicted Gunshot At Talmadge Hill Train Station
Man Dies Of Apparent Self-Inflicted Gunshot At Talmadge Hill Train Station A 56-year-old New Canaan man was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound outside his car at the Talmadge Hill Metro-North Train Station on Wednesday evening, police said.  New Canaan police said they are investigating the untimely death, which was reported just before 6 p.m. Wednesday in the upper parking lot of the train station, which is along Metro-North's New Canaan branch.   "This is an isolated incident and no danger exists to any other members of the public," Lt. Jason Ferraro said in a statement. The initial report was that a man might be in distress in the area, he …
Looking For Fireworks? Enjoy A Display Tonight In Danbury Looking For Fireworks? Enjoy A Display Tonight In Danbury Looking For Fireworks? Enjoy A Display Tonight In Danbury
Looking For Fireworks? Enjoy A Display Tonight In Danbury FAIRFIELD County, Conn. — It's not yet July, but crowds can already begin to enjoy Independence Day fireworks.  The summer's fireworks begin Saturday, with many shows scheduled across Fairfield County through the Fourth of July.    Here is the schedule — be sure to mark the date:  Saturday, June 24th Bridgeport: Barnum Festival at the Seaside Park at 9 p.m. (No rain date) Danbury: Candlewood Lake at the Town Park at Dusk. (Rain date is June 25.) Easton: Aspetuck Country Club at 9:30 p.m.  Friday, June 30th Danbury: Danbury Fair Mall, 7 Backus Ave., dusk (Rain date is July 3.) Ridgef…
From Aquarium To Stepping Stones: Stay & Save At Many Norwalk Attractions From Aquarium To Stepping Stones: Stay & Save At Many Norwalk Attractions From Aquarium To Stepping Stones: Stay & Save At Many Norwalk Attractions
From Aquarium To Stepping Stones: Stay & Save At Many Norwalk Attractions NORWALK, Conn. – Call it the Sounds of Summer Savings: The City of Norwalk is partnering with many area attractions for a new savings initiative for Norwalk residents and visitors.  How do you save? Pay full price at one of the 10 participating attractions and receive a special discount at all of the other ones. “The City of Norwalk welcomes residents and visitors to enjoy the many activities and special events hosted in Norwalk during the summer season,” said Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling. “We have a full calendar of events, a variety of attractions, entertainment and festivals all summer lo…
Two Black Bear Sightings Reported In Easton Two Black Bear Sightings Reported In Easton Two Black Bear Sightings Reported In Easton
Two Black Bear Sightings Reported In Easton EASTON, Conn. — Two bear sightings were reported in Easton in the past week, police said.  At 9:10 a.m. Wednesday, a resident reported a black bear along Route 136, police said. Later, at 12:51 p.m., another resident reported seeing a black bear a bit closer to home — in her backyard on Banks Road, police said. Related story: Bear Claws Its Way Through Screen, Enters Weston Home In Search Of Food With their population on the rise across Connecticut, more and more bears are being spotted in the state, the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection said. To deter bears from bei…
Three-Peat: Saugatuck Junior Women Row To Third Youth National Championship Three-Peat: Saugatuck Junior Women Row To Third Youth National Championship Three-Peat: Saugatuck Junior Women Row To Third Youth National Championship
Three-Peat: Saugatuck Junior Women Row To Third Youth National Championship WESTPORT, Conn. – To cap off a three-year undefeated streak, the Saugatuck Rowing Club’s women's youth 8+ raced to the gold at the USRowing Youth National Championships, scoring a groundbreaking third straight national title.  Saugatuck Rowing Club Juniors sent five crews to the national competition June 9 to 11 in Sarasota, Fla..  In addition to the women's youth 8+ win, the women's youth lightweight 4+ placed fourth and the women's youth 4+ placed sixth overall, rowing in the A finals.  In the B finals, both the men's youth 4+ and the men's lightweight youth 8+ took fourth, finishing 10t…
What's That Noise? Easton Police Remind Residents Of Saturday Fireworks What's That Noise? Easton Police Remind Residents Of Saturday Fireworks What's That Noise? Easton Police Remind Residents Of Saturday Fireworks
What's That Noise? Easton Police Remind Residents Of Saturday Fireworks EASTON, Conn. — Summer is fireworks season, and a display is set for Saturday night at the Aspetuck Country Club in Easton.  Easton police are reminding residents, especially in the area of Wells Hill Road and Redding Road, of the extra noise in the area.  The fireworks display is set for Saturday, June 24, at 9:30 p.m. The show will last about 30 minutes.  Police asked residents to share this information "with everyone so they are prepared for the extra noise in the area." 
3 Rescued After Fishing Boat Capsizes In New Haven Harbor 3 Rescued After Fishing Boat Capsizes In New Haven Harbor 3 Rescued After Fishing Boat Capsizes In New Haven Harbor
3 Rescued After Fishing Boat Capsizes In New Haven Harbor The Coast Guard rescued three people from New Haven Harbor after their 22-foot fishing vessel capsized late Thursday night. Just before midnight, West Haven emergency dispatch received a 911-call from a person aboard the vessel, who said three people swam to the middle break wall after several waves capsized their boat in the harbor, the Coast Guard said. The dispatchers notified watchstanders at Sector Long Island Sound, which sent a rescue boatcrew from Station New Haven. A 45-foot response boat-medium arrived on scene at 12:15 a.m., and all three people were able to climb aboard, the Co…
Trumbull Man Found In Ex-Girlfriend's Home Charged With Stalking Trumbull Man Found In Ex-Girlfriend's Home Charged With Stalking Trumbull Man Found In Ex-Girlfriend's Home Charged With Stalking
Trumbull Man Found In Ex-Girlfriend's Home Charged With Stalking TRUMBULL, Conn. — A Trumbull man who was found in an ex-girlfriend's home in Milford has been arrested on multiple charges, including stalking, police said Friday.   The incident occurred at 2:30 a.m. June 4, when Robert Rubino, 23, of 14 Mohawk Drive, Trumbull, entered the home, looking to make contact with an ex-girlfriend who was not there at the time, police said.  Rubino was found by a family member, who asked him to leave, police said. The woman returned at 3 a.m. and said Rubino had followed her as she left a restaurant earlier in the evening, police said. He also had attempted to b…
New Canaan's Charles 'Chuck' Gulden, 55, Worked In Financial Industry New Canaan's Charles 'Chuck' Gulden, 55, Worked In Financial Industry New Canaan's Charles 'Chuck' Gulden, 55, Worked In Financial Industry
New Canaan's Charles 'Chuck' Gulden, 55, Worked In Financial Industry NEW CANAAN, Conn. — Charles "Chuck" Frederick Gulden of New Canaan, died unexpectedly on June 21. He was 55. Gulden was born Nov. 22, 1961, in New York, N.Y., and raised in Rye, N.Y. He was a graduate of The Hotchkiss School and Denison University, where he was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity as well as president of the Interfraternity Council. He had a distinguished career in the money management industry. He was an early employee at Templeton (now Franklin Templeton Group). After that, he served as a founder and held leadership roles at Hansberger Global Investors, T…
Easton's Joseph Peloso IV, 34, Trumbull Educator Easton's Joseph Peloso IV, 34, Trumbull Educator Easton's Joseph Peloso IV, 34, Trumbull Educator
Easton's Joseph Peloso IV, 34, Trumbull Educator EASTON, Conn. — Joseph Anthony Peloso IV of Easton, an educator at CES in Trumbull, died Sunday, June 18. He was 34.  Peloso graduated from Joel Barlow High School in Redding and attended college at Pace University in NYC and Sacred Heart University for his master’s in education.  He worked at CES in Trumbull as an instructional aide and was looking forward to his future years working with the students.  Peloso had a passion for traveling and different cultures. He had studied abroad in The Netherlands and Spain, and had a special affinity for exploring his heritage in Italy.  He is survi…
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