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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Greenwich, CT
Your Community
Barbara Bush Makes An Impact On Global Health At Greenwich Film Festival Barbara Bush Makes An Impact On Global Health At Greenwich Film Festival Barbara Bush Makes An Impact On Global Health At Greenwich Film Festival
Barbara Bush Makes An Impact On Global Health At Greenwich Film Festival GREENWICH, Conn. — Barbara Pierce Bush visited the hometown of her grandfather, President George H.W. Bush, as she moderated a panel discussion on the state of global healthcare at this weekend's Greenwich Film Festival.  The question-and-answer session followed the opening night screening of "Bending the Arc," which was awarded the prize of "Best Documentary Feature" at the film festival. This year's theme was "Make An Impact." It documents the 30-year journey by Partners in Health to bring health care to the poorest parts of the world — from saving lives one…

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by Karen Tensa
Ridgefield, CT
On Your Side
Chamber Honors Ridgefield Supply’s CEO For Building Family-Owned Business Chamber Honors Ridgefield Supply’s CEO For Building Family-Owned Business Chamber Honors Ridgefield Supply’s CEO For Building Family-Owned Business
Chamber Honors Ridgefield Supply’s CEO For Building Family-Owned Business RIDGEFIELD, Conn. — The CEO and owner of the Ridgefield Supply Co. is receiving honors as she leads the third-generation family-owned business through its biggest transformation since it was founded in 1883. Margaret Price, is this year’s recipient of the "Woman of the Year” award for her outstanding entrepreneurial and leadership skills as well as her involvement within the Ridgefield community.  “It is a privilege to be recognized as Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce’s 2017 Woman of the Year,” said Price. “I encourage other women to follow in my footsteps and not be afraid to go down th…

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by Daily Voice
Greenwich, CT
Your Community
Flying High: Greenwich Teen Accepted To U.S. Air Force Academy Flying High: Greenwich Teen Accepted To U.S. Air Force Academy Flying High: Greenwich Teen Accepted To U.S. Air Force Academy
Flying High: Greenwich Teen Accepted To U.S. Air Force Academy GREENWICH, Conn. — A Greenwich teenager has been accepted at the U.S. Air Force Academy and will leave later this month to his begin training in Colorado Springs, Colo.  He was one two members of Westchester Cadet Squadron 1 of the Civil Air Patrol who were placed on the squadron’s U.S. Air Force Academy Honor Roll in recognition of their appointments to the Service Academy. The two members are Cadet Lt. Col. Alexander J. Presley of Greenwich and Cadet Staff Sgt. Liam Serota of Riverdale, N.Y. Presley joined CAP five years ago and has studied aerospace education, learned leadership skills, …

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by Karen Tensa
Stratford, CT
Breaking News
Third Arrest Made In Violent Armed Robbery, Kidnapping At Milford Motel Third Arrest Made In Violent Armed Robbery, Kidnapping At Milford Motel Third Arrest Made In Violent Armed Robbery, Kidnapping At Milford Motel
Third Arrest Made In Violent Armed Robbery, Kidnapping At Milford Motel MILFORD, Conn. — A third arrest has been made in a violent armed robbery and kidnapping at a Motel 6 in Milford in April, police said.   Edgardo Patron,  39, of 9 Ellis St., Milford, was taken into custody and arrested Friday. He was charged with home invasion, first-degree burglary, first-degree robbery, first-degree kidnapping with a firearm, criminal use of a firearm, and first-degree larceny. Patron was held on $250,000 bond to appear in court on June 2. On April 12, four assailants — one of whom had a handgun — attacked the victim, who was restrained with zip-ties and whose mouth was…

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by Karen Tensa
Norwalk, CT
Breaking News
Receptionist At Chiropractic Office In Norwalk Faces More Theft Charges Receptionist At Chiropractic Office In Norwalk Faces More Theft Charges Receptionist At Chiropractic Office In Norwalk Faces More Theft Charges
Receptionist At Chiropractic Office In Norwalk Faces More Theft Charges NORWALK, Conn. — A Stamford woman charged in April with stealing checks and credit cards from patients while working at a Norwalk chiropractic office was arrested Thursday on additional charges, according to The Hour. Rashel Williams, 36, was charged with two counts each of second-degree forgery, third-degree identity theft, and third-degree larceny, The Hour said. In February and March, Williams took credit card and check information from patients while working at the doctor's office and cashed them or attempted to cash them at multiple stores, including Sears and Zales,  and Foxwoods casi…

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by Daily Voice
Stratford, CT
Breaking News
Geyser Shoots Three Stories Into The Air After Milford Water Main Break Geyser Shoots Three Stories Into The Air After Milford Water Main Break Geyser Shoots Three Stories Into The Air After Milford Water Main Break
Geyser Shoots Three Stories Into The Air After Milford Water Main Break MILFORD, Conn — A huge water main break shot a geyser three stories into the air on late Sunday afternoon in Milford, according to Twitter reports from the Milford Police Department.  The break occurred on Helwig Street at about 5:45 p.m., and residents were urged to avoid the area of Factory Lane and High Street south of Broad Street, police said.  Police, the fire department and other first responders were on the scene Sunday evening.

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by Karen Tensa
Armonk, NY
Breaking News
Westchester Police Involved In Search For Boater On Long Island Sound Westchester Police Involved In Search For Boater On Long Island Sound Westchester Police Involved In Search For Boater On Long Island Sound
Westchester Police Involved In Search For Boater On Long Island Sound The Coast Guard suspended its search at 12:30 p.m. Sunday for a missing boater in waters of Long Island Sound near Glen Cove on Long Island. Sands Point is across the Sound from Mamaroneck and Glen Cover is across from Port Chester. The missing boater was identified as Ralph Fletcher of Long Island. The waters off Greenwich were part of the search area, the Coast Guard said.  A total of 225 square nautical miles searched for nearly 24 hours for Fletcher starting on Saturday, the Coast Guard said. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector New York Command Center were notified by the Sands Point …

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by Karen Tensa
Greenwich, CT
Breaking News
Greenwich Police Joined Search For Missing Boater In Long Island Sound Greenwich Police Joined Search For Missing Boater In Long Island Sound Greenwich Police Joined Search For Missing Boater In Long Island Sound
Greenwich Police Joined Search For Missing Boater In Long Island Sound The Coast Guard suspended its search at 12:30 p.m. Sunday for a missing boater in the waters of Long Island Sound near Glen Cove, N.Y. The Greenwich Police Department was one of many agencies involved in the search for the missing boater, who was identified as Ralph Fletcher of Long Island, N.Y. The waters off Greenwich were part of the search area, the Coast Guard said.  A total of 225 square nautical miles were searched for nearly 24 hours for Fletcher, starting on Saturday, the Coast Guard said. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector New York Command Center were notified by the Sands Point…

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by Karen Tensa
Darien, CT
Weather
Weekend Wraps Up With Rain Likely, Falling Temps In Darien Weekend Wraps Up With Rain Likely, Falling Temps In Darien Weekend Wraps Up With Rain Likely, Falling Temps In Darien
Weekend Wraps Up With Rain Likely, Falling Temps In Darien FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — Rain is expected to move into Fairfield County by Sunday afternoon, with cloudy skies and temperatures dropping to about 55 degrees overnight, the National Weather Service.  The chance of rain is 70 percent, with rain likely and thunderstorms possible between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m., the weather service said.  On Monday, there continues to be a 50 percent chance of showers, with a high near 68 degrees.  There could be patchy fog overnight into Tuesday, with a slight chance of drizzle or light rain and highs near 62 degrees. On Wednesday, the chance of more rain is 40 …

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by Daily Voice
Newtown, CT
Breaking News
Bucking Trump, Connecticut Joins Coalition To Uphold Paris Climate Accord Bucking Trump, Connecticut Joins Coalition To Uphold Paris Climate Accord Bucking Trump, Connecticut Joins Coalition To Uphold Paris Climate Accord
Bucking Trump, Connecticut Joins Coalition To Uphold Paris Climate Accord The State of Connecticut has joined the United States Climate Alliance – a coalition of states committed to upholding the Paris Climate Agreement and taking aggressive action on climate change, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced. Other participants in the alliance include California, Washington state, Massachusetts and New York.  The group is intent on ensuring the U.S. still acts to reduce greenhouse gases despite President Donald Trump's withdrawal from the accord last week. “Connecticut has been a national leader in combatting climate change and we have no plans of slowing down our efforts…

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