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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Westport, CT
Breaking News
Missing someone? Two Pups Picked Up, Delivered To Shelter In Westport Missing someone? Two Pups Picked Up, Delivered To Shelter In Westport Missing someone? Two Pups Picked Up, Delivered To Shelter In Westport
Missing someone? Two Pups Picked Up, Delivered To Shelter In Westport WESTPORT, Conn. — Are you missing someone at home? The Westport Animal Shelter Advocates are helping to care for two dogs that were picked up over the weekend. A few kind individuals and the Westport Police Department made sure these two dogs (not found together) were safely transported to Westport Animal Control on Sunday until their owners could be located.  WASA volunteers were on site to make sure the dogs had food and water — and some soothing words and care.  For additional information, contact Westport Animal Control at 203-341-5076.

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by Daily Voice
Greenwich, CT
Breaking News
17-Year-Old Male Hit, Killed By Metro-North Train At Cos Cob 17-Year-Old Male Hit, Killed By Metro-North Train At Cos Cob 17-Year-Old Male Hit, Killed By Metro-North Train At Cos Cob
17-Year-Old Male Hit, Killed By Metro-North Train At Cos Cob Update: School officials have identified the victim as a Greenwich High junior. Click here for an update from Daily Voice. Original story: GREENWICH, Conn. — A 17-year-old male was hit and killed by a Metro-North train over the weekend in Greenwich, according to a railroad spokesman.  He was hit near the Cos Cob station at 12:01 a.m. Sunday by a southbound train that departed New Haven at 10:45 p.m., Metro-North spokesman Shams Tarek said. The name of the victim has not been released as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority continues to investigate, Tarek said.

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by Karen Tensa
Norwalk, CT
Your Community
No Summer Slide: Stay Sharp With Tips From Norwalk Community College No Summer Slide: Stay Sharp With Tips From Norwalk Community College No Summer Slide: Stay Sharp With Tips From Norwalk Community College
No Summer Slide: Stay Sharp With Tips From Norwalk Community College NORWALK, Conn. — With college students back home for the summer, it is the perfect time for rest, relaxation and a much-needed break as they begin to make the transition to summer jobs, travel and other activities.  But just as important as the well-earned refresh is how to put yourself in the best position this summer to hit the ground running when fall semester comes around.  Here are some tips from Norwalk Community College to help bring your “A game” back to campus in a few months.  Read, Read, Read – Whether it’s online news sites, top-tier newspapers such as The Wall Street Journal …

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by Karen Tensa
Norwalk, CT
Breaking News
Have You Seen Him? Burglar Does Takeout From Norwalk Pizza Place Have You Seen Him? Burglar Does Takeout From Norwalk Pizza Place Have You Seen Him? Burglar Does Takeout From Norwalk Pizza Place
Have You Seen Him? Burglar Does Takeout From Norwalk Pizza Place NORWALK, Conn. — Norwalk police detectives are investigating an overnight burglary at Rowayton Pizza on Rowayton Avenue.  The burglary occurred during the overnight hours of June 10.  The suspect broke out the front window with rocks and then entered the pizza place. Once inside, the suspect took the cash register before fleeing in a small sedan, possibly a Toyota. The suspect appears to be a white male, police said.  Anyone with any information is asked to contact Detective Bell at 203-854-3183 or [email protected].  Anonymous tips can be left at: the Norwalk Police Tip Line at 203-854…

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by Karen Tensa
Danbury, CT
Your Community
Danbury High Prepares For 2017 Graduation — If The Weather Cooperates Danbury High Prepares For 2017 Graduation — If The Weather Cooperates Danbury High Prepares For 2017 Graduation — If The Weather Cooperates
Danbury High Prepares For 2017 Graduation — If The Weather Cooperates DANBURY, Conn. — Danbury High prides itself on its status as the largest high school in the state. And it holds its graduation ceremony outside on the football field to accommodate the large crowd of graduates, staff, families, friends and community supports.  And with that in mind, there are two important dates to keep in mind for graduation this year as 652 students step off at Danbury High.  Graduation for the Class of 2017 is set for Monday, June 19, at 5 p.m. in DHS Stadium. And also keep in mind, given the stormy forecast for Monday, the rain date is Tuesday, June 20, at the same tim…

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by Daily Voice
Westport, CT
Your Community
Avoid Probate? Westport-Weston Judge Explains Power Of Attorney Changes Avoid Probate? Westport-Weston Judge Explains Power Of Attorney Changes Avoid Probate? Westport-Weston Judge Explains Power Of Attorney Changes
Avoid Probate? Westport-Weston Judge Explains Power Of Attorney Changes WESTPORT, Conn. — She started off with the standard caveat lawyers offer before speaking about legal matters — “No legal advice!”   But Westport-Weston Probate Judge Lisa Wexler then jumped in to introduce the Westport Sunrise Rotary to Connecticut’s new Power of Attorney Act on Friday.  On the main topics, she said that Connecticut maintains 54 Probate Courts. They “provide an approachable forum for families to resolve their cases in a fair, prompt and economical manner,” she said.  A Power of Attorney is a legal document that delegates to another the right to exercise certain powers, inc…

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by Roy Fuchs
Bridgeport, CT
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Gubernatorial Hopeful David Walker To Address Bridgeport Rotary Gubernatorial Hopeful David Walker To Address Bridgeport Rotary Gubernatorial Hopeful David Walker To Address Bridgeport Rotary
Gubernatorial Hopeful David Walker To Address Bridgeport Rotary BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — David Walker, a gubernatorial hopeful, will speak on "Creating a Better Future in the U.S., Connecticut and Bridgeport" in an address Tuesday to the Bridgeport Rotary.  Walker, a resident of Bridgeport, is a CPA with over 40 years of leadership experience in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. He received appointments from Presidents Reagan, Bush and Clinton with unanimous confirmation by the U.S. Senate on all three occasions.  He served as U.S. comptroller general, and most recently, Walker was the first Senior Strategic Advisor for PwC Public Sector. …

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by Karen Tensa
Stratford, CT
Breaking News
4-Year-Old Girl Rescued From Metro-North Tracks In Milford 4-Year-Old Girl Rescued From Metro-North Tracks In Milford 4-Year-Old Girl Rescued From Metro-North Tracks In Milford
4-Year-Old Girl Rescued From Metro-North Tracks In Milford MILFORD, Conn. — A 4-year-old girl who fell onto the Metro-North tracks near the Milford Train Station was quickly rescued by her parents and other witnesses on Sunday afternoon, according to NBC Connecticut.   The Milford Fire Department also responded to help the girl, who was not seriously injured and did not require medical treatment, NBC said. The accident happened as she was getting off the train, NBC said.  Click here to read the story at NBC Connecticut.

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by Daily Voice
Greenwich, CT
Weather
Flash Flood Watch Issued For Greenwich As Big Storms Move In On Monday Flash Flood Watch Issued For Greenwich As Big Storms Move In On Monday Flash Flood Watch Issued For Greenwich As Big Storms Move In On Monday
Flash Flood Watch Issued For Greenwich As Big Storms Move In On Monday FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — Strong storms could dump over 2 inches of rain on Fairfield County on Monday, prompting a Flash Flood Watch for the entire area from the afternoon and into the night, according to the National Weather Service.  The storm could bring strong thunderstorms, strong winds, flash flooding and even the threat of a tornado to Fairfield County. There is a chance of showers in the daytime, but the threat will worsen in late afternoon. Numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop, which could bring flash flooding. Rainfall totals of 1.5 to 2.5 inches are expect…

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by Karen Tensa
Greenwich, CT
Your Community
Down To A Science: 7 Greenwich High Students Earn Awards At Intel Fair Down To A Science: 7 Greenwich High Students Earn Awards At Intel Fair Down To A Science: 7 Greenwich High Students Earn Awards At Intel Fair
Down To A Science: 7 Greenwich High Students Earn Awards At Intel Fair GREENWICH, Conn. – A record seven students from Greenwich High won awards to attend the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in Los Angeles.  Luca Barceló received an Intel ISEF second place award in the Environmental Engineering category ($1,500), and was awarded a $48,000 scholarship to the University of Arizona for his project: Crowd-Sourced Detection and Mapping of Nitrate Water Pollutants via a Mobile Web- Based Image Analysis System.  Luca wrote an app that can detect nitrate pollutants in water based on a Smartphone photograph. This pollution data can then be posted, alon…

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