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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Danbury, CT
On Your Side
Dinner Is Served, Danbury: Texas Roadhouse Opens Doors, Popeyes Takes Shape Dinner Is Served, Danbury: Texas Roadhouse Opens Doors, Popeyes Takes Shape Dinner Is Served, Danbury: Texas Roadhouse Opens Doors, Popeyes Takes Shape
Dinner Is Served, Danbury: Texas Roadhouse Opens Doors, Popeyes Takes Shape DANBURY, Conn. — Looking for a new place to dine out in Danbury? The highly anticipated Texas Roadhouse has opened for business and is drawing Texas-size crowds to its Newtown Road location.  The new restaurant went up in just a matter of months on the site of a closed car dealership (a victim of the great recession) next to Stop & Shop. Texas Roadhouse is famous for its hand-cut steaks, ribs, combos, chicken specialities, country dinners, dockside favorites, burgers and sandwiches as well as starters, salads and and sides. There is also a kids menu. Click here for the full menu. The h…

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by Karen Tensa
Newtown, CT
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Newtown Man, 65, Charged With Illegally Harvesting A 24-Point Buck Newtown Man, 65, Charged With Illegally Harvesting A 24-Point Buck Newtown Man, 65, Charged With Illegally Harvesting A 24-Point Buck
Newtown Man, 65, Charged With Illegally Harvesting A 24-Point Buck NEWTOWN, Conn. — A 65-year-old Newtown man was charged with illegally harvesting a 24-point buck and importing it in from another state, State Environmental Police said in a Facebook post.  In February, an anonymous tip was reported to the Environmental Conservation Police about a 24-point buck that was reportedly taken in Bridgewater.  "The buck had a very large non-typical rack and the cape was clear of any blemishes caused by tick bites, suggesting that it was not from a wild deer herd in Connecticut," said the Environmental Conservation Police.  On Nov. 5, Wayne Simko hunted …

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by Karen Tensa
Newtown, CT
Your Community
Newtown High's Class Of 2017 Steps Off For Graduation Today Newtown High's Class Of 2017 Steps Off For Graduation Today Newtown High's Class Of 2017 Steps Off For Graduation Today
Newtown High's Class Of 2017 Steps Off For Graduation Today NEWTOWN, Conn. — Newtown High will say goodbye to the Class of 2017 as the graduates step off for their graduation ceremony on Tuesday afternoon.  The commencement ceremonies are scheduled for 4 p.m. June 13 at The O'Neill Center on the campus of Western Connecticut State University, 43 Lake Ave. Ext., Danbury. The valedictorian is Simran Chand, who will attend the University of Pennsylvania in the fall. Jordan Solomon Klein, the salutatorian, will attend the University of California at Berkeley. Newtown Middle School will hold two moving up ceremonies on Wednesday, June 14, inside the New…

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by Daily Voice
Westport, CT
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Family May Sue Westport Over Fatal Car Crash Into Saugatuck River Family May Sue Westport Over Fatal Car Crash Into Saugatuck River Family May Sue Westport Over Fatal Car Crash Into Saugatuck River
Family May Sue Westport Over Fatal Car Crash Into Saugatuck River WESTPORT, Conn. — The lawyer for the family of a man who drowned after his car plunged into the Saugatuck River on Feb. 25 is reserving the right to possibly file a lawsuit against the town of Westport, the Westport News reported.  Richard La Mendola, 76, died and his wife, Stephanie, was rescued after he apparently accidentally drove their 2016 BMW into the frigid river at night from the boat launch off Saxon Lane on a cold, rainy night, police said. The lawyer said the investigation has not been completed, but if it is determined that the injuries were caused by a defective highway, bridg…

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by Karen Tensa
Newtown, CT
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Rabid Kitten Found In Southbury: State Warns Of Possible Exposure Rabid Kitten Found In Southbury: State Warns Of Possible Exposure Rabid Kitten Found In Southbury: State Warns Of Possible Exposure
Rabid Kitten Found In Southbury: State Warns Of Possible Exposure The Connecticut Department of Public Health is warning about a possible danger to people after a rabid kitten was found in the Southbury-Waterbury area.  Anyone who may have come into contact with and/or handled the rabid kitten is asked to seek medical attention, the DPH said Monday. It was found in the area of the Wal-Mart off Route 69 in Waterbury at the end of May. The kitten was also at a Southbury Town Wide Tag Sale on the Town Green near ShopRite on June 3.  Most of the time, the kitten was located near the Whiskers Pet Rescue Booth at the event.  The kitten was described as a 4- t…

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by Daily Voice
New Canaan, CT
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New Canaan Resident Greets Black Bear On His Back Porch New Canaan Resident Greets Black Bear On His Back Porch New Canaan Resident Greets Black Bear On His Back Porch
New Canaan Resident Greets Black Bear On His Back Porch NEW CANAAN, Conn. — A black bear wandered onto the porch of a home on Indian Rock Road in New Canaan last Friday morning, according to the Stamford Advocate.   The bear strolled on the porch and eventually wandered away into the woods, but caused no problems, Dave Freedman told the Advocate. Residents are asked to report sightings at 860-424-3011 or by clicking here, the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection said. Only four bear sightings in New Canaan have been reported to the state in the past 12 months. But more and more bear are being spotted with their population on …

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by Daily Voice
Stratford, CT
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Bears Can Swim, Right? Another Sighting In Nearby Milford Bears Can Swim, Right? Another Sighting In Nearby Milford Bears Can Swim, Right? Another Sighting In Nearby Milford
Bears Can Swim, Right? Another Sighting In Nearby Milford MILFORD, Conn. — Multiple bear sightings have been reported in nearby Milford, across the Housatonic River from Stratford, police said in a Facebook post Monday.  Police are advising residents to just leave the bears alone. "If you encounter a bear, please go inside and let the bear pass through undisturbed," Milford police said in a statement. "There is no need to contact police if the bear is just passing through."  The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection as well as animal control "are aware of the bear or possible multiple bears around Milford," police said.  "Everyone ha…

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by Karen Tensa
Bridgeport, CT
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Police: Parole Officer Kidnapped Toddler From Teen Mom In Bridgeport Police: Parole Officer Kidnapped Toddler From Teen Mom In Bridgeport Police: Parole Officer Kidnapped Toddler From Teen Mom In Bridgeport
Police: Parole Officer Kidnapped Toddler From Teen Mom In Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A state parole officer and her boyfriend kidnapped a 1-year-old boy from his Stratford mother, telling the 17-year-old she was too young to be a mother, according to the Connecticut Post.  Police persuaded the parole officer to return the child, whom she apparently wanted to adopt, the Post said.  Gladys Marquez, 51, the parole officer, was charged with home invasion and second-degree kidnapping, and her boyfriend, Edgardo Soberal, 52, a retired parole officer, was charged with conspiracy to commit home invasion and second-degree kidnapping, the Post said. Marquez and t…

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by Karen Tensa
Danbury, CT
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Ann Taylor, Dress Barn Closing Hundreds Of Stores Ann Taylor, Dress Barn Closing Hundreds Of Stores Ann Taylor, Dress Barn Closing Hundreds Of Stores
Ann Taylor, Dress Barn Closing Hundreds Of Stores As sales at brick-and-mortar stores continue to drop, several stores in Fairfield County owned by Ascena Retail Group could be among those closing.  Ascena owns Ann Taylor, Dress Barn, Loft, Lane Bryant, Justice, Maurices and Catherines. It plans to close up to 650 locations over the next two years as part of a nationwide reshuffling. No less than 250 locations will be closed, officials said, with another 400 in danger unless the company can negotiate lower rents at the locations. Ascena isn’t the only retailer to feel the heat of the digital revolution. Earlier this year, GameStop, JCPenn…

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by Daily Voice
Trumbull-Monroe, CT
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Have You Seen Him? Monroe Police Seek Suspect In Home Burglary Have You Seen Him? Monroe Police Seek Suspect In Home Burglary Have You Seen Him? Monroe Police Seek Suspect In Home Burglary
Have You Seen Him? Monroe Police Seek Suspect In Home Burglary MONROE, Conn. — Monroe police are seeking the suspect in a home burglary and circulating photos in an effort to track him down.  The burglary, which was reported June 8 on Purdy Hill Road, took place between noon and 8:30 p.m.  "The investigation located a suspect photo and possible vehicle," Monroe police said. "We are asking for the public's assistance in trying identify the individual from these photos."  Anyone with information is asked to contact the Monroe Police Detective Division at 203-452-2831 Ext. 1332 (Detective Marcel) or email to [email protected].

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