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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Trumbull-Monroe, CT
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Trumbull Cancels Parade, But Memorial Ceremonies Will Be Held Trumbull Cancels Parade, But Memorial Ceremonies Will Be Held Trumbull Cancels Parade, But Memorial Ceremonies Will Be Held
Trumbull Cancels Parade, But Memorial Ceremonies Will Be Held TRUMBULL, Conn. — Due to the weather forecast for Monday, the 2017 Memorial Day Parade is canceled, the town of Trumbull announced. But town residents can still mark the solemn holiday. The Vietnam Veterans Ceremony set for 7:30 a.m. and the Memorial Ceremony set for 8:30 a.m. will be held as planned. "Although the Memorial Day parade has been canceled, that does not stop us from remembering and honoring those who have died in defense of our great nation," the Long Hill Fire Department said. "Today we recognize the tremendous sacrifice made, not only by those who paid the ulti…

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Westport, CT
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Westport Cancels Memorial Day Parade; Indoor Ceremony To Go On Westport Cancels Memorial Day Parade; Indoor Ceremony To Go On Westport Cancels Memorial Day Parade; Indoor Ceremony To Go On
Westport Cancels Memorial Day Parade; Indoor Ceremony To Go On WESTPORT, Conn. — The outdoor portion of the Memorial Day parade in Westport is canceled due to the rainy weather on Monday, the town announced.  The Memorial Day ceremonies will take place at 10 a.m. inside the Town Hall Auditorium. Families are invited to the ceremony. This is the second year in a row that the parade is a washout due to the rain.

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Fairfield, CT
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Parade Committee Cancels Memorial Day Parade In Fairfield Parade Committee Cancels Memorial Day Parade In Fairfield Parade Committee Cancels Memorial Day Parade In Fairfield
Parade Committee Cancels Memorial Day Parade In Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Stay home and stay dry was the message Monday from First Selectman Mike Tetreau.  The Parade Committee in Fairfield has canceled the Memorial Day Parade due to the rainy forecast.  There is no rain date. This is the second year in a row that the parade is a washout.

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Ridgefield, CT
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Ridgefield Flies The Flag For Memorial Day Ridgefield Flies The Flag For Memorial Day Ridgefield Flies The Flag For Memorial Day
Ridgefield Flies The Flag For Memorial Day RIDGEFIELD, Conn. — Volunteers and Truck 8 from the Ridgefield Volunteer Fire Department hang the flag at Town Hall in celebration of  Memorial Day. The Ridgefield Memorial Day parade is scheduled for Monday, May 29, at 11:30 a.m.  It will start at Jesse Lee Memorial United Methodist Church and continue down Main Street to Ballard Park, where a ceremony will be held. Rain was in the forecast for Monday. 

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Greenwich, CT
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Car Crashes Into Tree In Greenwich GREENWICH, Conn. — Members of the Sound Beach Volunteer Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle crash Sunday evening. No major injuries were reported in the crash, which involved a car and a tree, firefighters said on social media.  The crash occurred at East Putnam Avenue and Sound Beach Avenue. Engines 5 and 2 responded along with police and Greenwich professional firefighters. 

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Stratford, CT
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Stratford School Plants Field Of Poppies In Memory Of Fallen Soldiers Stratford School Plants Field Of Poppies In Memory Of Fallen Soldiers Stratford School Plants Field Of Poppies In Memory Of Fallen Soldiers
Stratford School Plants Field Of Poppies In Memory Of Fallen Soldiers STRATFORD, Conn. — The lawn in front of Eli Whitney School in Stratford is planted from one end to the other with poppies in honor of fallen soldiers. The display, set up for Memorial Day, also includes a blackboard with the poem "In Flanders Fields."  The war poem — a rondeau — was written during World War I by Canadian physician Lt. Col. John McCrae. He was inspired after presiding over the funeral of friend and fellow soldier Lt. Alexis Helmer, who died in the Second Battle of Ypres.  For Memorial Day, Stratford will hold a ceremony at 11 a.m. Monday, May 29, at Academy Hill. A…

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Stratford, CT
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Stratford Police Seek Vehicle In Shooting Death Of 27-Year-Old Man Stratford Police Seek Vehicle In Shooting Death Of 27-Year-Old Man Stratford Police Seek Vehicle In Shooting Death Of 27-Year-Old Man
Stratford Police Seek Vehicle In Shooting Death Of 27-Year-Old Man STRATFORD, Conn. — Stratford police are seeking information about a dark-colored sedan in connection with the shooting death of a 27-year-old man on Saturday night, according to NBC Connecticut.  Another person was also injured in the shooting at about 6:50 p.m. at 54 Garibaldi Ave., police said.  The car was identified as a black Hyundai Sonata that fled the scene of the shooting, according to NBC Connecticut.  The victim, who identity was not released, was transported to Bridgeport Hospital, where he died, according to the Stratford Star. The occupants of the car are persons of interest…

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Bridgeport, CT
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Check Times, Locations Of Memorial Day Events Across Fairfield County Check Times, Locations Of Memorial Day Events Across Fairfield County Check Times, Locations Of Memorial Day Events Across Fairfield County
Check Times, Locations Of Memorial Day Events Across Fairfield County Update: Parades have been canceled in Danbury, Fairfield, Norwalk, Ridgefield, Trumbull and Westport. Some indoor events will continue as planned. Continue to check for updates due to the rainy forecast.  FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Stepping off in a Memorial Day Parade and cheering from the sidelines are great traditions in many Fairfield County towns. But this year, a rainy forecast threatens to put a damper on Monday's events.   Here is a list of events scheduled for Monday across the region. Check the forecast and Daily Voice for any cancellations.  Greenwich: The Sound Beach Volunteer…

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Bridgeport, CT
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Credit Card Info Breached At 22 Chipotle Restaurants In Connecticut Credit Card Info Breached At 22 Chipotle Restaurants In Connecticut Credit Card Info Breached At 22 Chipotle Restaurants In Connecticut
Credit Card Info Breached At 22 Chipotle Restaurants In Connecticut FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — Chipotle Mexican Grill announced Friday that most of its locations were affected by a credit card breach in which customer payment information may have been stolen. The breach affected 22 Chipotle locations in Connecticut, including 10 restaurants in Fairfield County.  An investigation identified malware that was used to access data from payment cards used on point-of-sale devices at certain Chipotle restaurants between March 24 and April 18.  The malware searched for data — which sometimes has cardholder name in addition to card number, expiration date, and inter…

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Bridgeport, CT
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Update: Missing Brother, Sister From Bridgeport Found Safe Update: Missing Brother, Sister From Bridgeport Found Safe Update: Missing Brother, Sister From Bridgeport Found Safe
Update: Missing Brother, Sister From Bridgeport Found Safe UPDATE: Zaire Hill and Genesis Hill have been located and are safe, Bridgeport police announced. BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Silver Alerts have been issued for a teenage brother and sister from Bridgeport who have have gone missing, according to WTNH-TV. Bridgeport Police are seeking 15-year-old Zaire Hill and 13-year-old Genesis Hill, who they believe are together, WTNH said.  Anyone with information about the siblings is asked to call Bridgeport Police at 203-581-5293. Click here to see the story at the WTNH-TV website.

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