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
Your Community
Trump Fires FBI Director James Comey Of Westport Trump Fires FBI Director James Comey Of Westport Trump Fires FBI Director James Comey Of Westport
Trump Fires FBI Director James Comey Of Westport WESTPORT, Conn. — FBI Director James Comey, a Westport resident, was fired Tuesday by President Donald Trump, the same day Comey came under fire for his Congressional testimony last week.  "Today, President Donald J. Trump informed FBI Director James Comey that he has been terminated and removed from office," said a statement from the White House press secretary's office. ". President Trump acted based on the clear recommendations of both Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein and Attorney General Jeff Sessions." "The FBI is one of our nation's most cherished and re…

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by Karen Tensa
Bridgeport, CT
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Man With Gun Fought With Troopers On I-95, Then Fled The Scene, Police Say Man With Gun Fought With Troopers On I-95, Then Fled The Scene, Police Say Man With Gun Fought With Troopers On I-95, Then Fled The Scene, Police Say
Man With Gun Fought With Troopers On I-95, Then Fled The Scene, Police Say BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A Bridgeport man with a gun who wrestled with troopers on the side of I-95 after a traffic stop and then fled in a car with a family member was apprehended Tuesday after over two weeks on the run, state police said.   The incident began at about 6:25 p.m. Saturday, April 22, when troopers from Troop G in Bridgeport stopped a vehicle driven by Robert W. Bowens, 33, at Exit 27 on northbound I-95.  Troopers searched the car driven by Bowens, of 1147 Ogden St. Ext., Bridgeport, and found "several illegal items," police said.  "At that time, Troopers gave Mr. …

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by Karen Tensa
Danbury, CT
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Construction Underway: It's A Go For Danbury's First Popeyes Construction Underway: It's A Go For Danbury's First Popeyes Construction Underway: It's A Go For Danbury's First Popeyes
Construction Underway: It's A Go For Danbury's First Popeyes DANBURY, Conn. — The bustling restaurant scene on Newtown Road is about to get even busier with the construction of Danbury's first Popeyes. Work has just begun on the Popeyes, which will be located on the same site as site as the nearly completed Texas Roadhouse and the AFC Urgent Care/Aspen Dental building.  The Louisiana-style eatery is known for its fried chicken and Cajun-style fast food.   The nearby Texas Roadhouse is slated for an early summer opening, and Popeyes will most likely be serving up its signature fried chicken, butterfly shrimp and fluffy Southern biscuits by the end of…

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by Karen Tensa
Westport, CT
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Westport Investigating Fliers With Neo-Nazi Content Found In North Ave Area Westport Investigating Fliers With Neo-Nazi Content Found In North Ave Area Westport Investigating Fliers With Neo-Nazi Content Found In North Ave Area
Westport Investigating Fliers With Neo-Nazi Content Found In North Ave Area WESTPORT, Conn. — Westport police are investigating the alarming discovery of about dozen racist fliers at homes in the North Avenue area over the weekend.  "We are aware of approximately 12 fliers. We do not believe anyone who received them is specifically being targeted," Westport Police Lt. David Farrell said Monday. The fliers were distributed during the overnight hours and found early Sunday morning outside homes, police said. Police did not release many details about the content of the fliers or how they were delivered.  "Once again, Westport residents have found flier…

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by Karen Tensa
Shelton, CT
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Shelton Man, 32, Charged With Growing Pot At Home Shelton Man, 32, Charged With Growing Pot At Home Shelton Man, 32, Charged With Growing Pot At Home
Shelton Man, 32, Charged With Growing Pot At Home SHELTON, Conn. — A 32-year-old man ran and attempted to hide as officers arrived to arrest him Tuesday on charges of growing pot at his Shelton home, police said.  In March, Shelton police were told that a Shelton resident was growing marijuana at a local residence. Shelton Police investigated and obtained a search warrant for the home of Anthony Martino, 38, police said. Officers executed the search warrant at the residence and later applied for an arrest warrant for Martino, police said.  On Monday, May 8, Shelton officers went to Martino's home to serve an arrest warrant, which was issue…

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by Karen Tensa
Brookfield, CT
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Death Of 55-Year-Old Woman In New Fairfield Ruled A Homicide Death Of 55-Year-Old Woman In New Fairfield Ruled A Homicide Death Of 55-Year-Old Woman In New Fairfield Ruled A Homicide
Death Of 55-Year-Old Woman In New Fairfield Ruled A Homicide NEW FAIRFIELD, Conn. — A 55-year-old woman found dead in her New Fairfield home last week was the victim of a homicide, according to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Susan Guido died of blunt impact to the head, a spokesman said Monday.  State police have released few details about the case after a woman's body was found in a home at 26 Candlewood Drive in a neighborhood along Candlewood Lake. State Police called the woman's death “suspicious” at the time and have arrested Steven Flood, a 32-year-old man who lived at the same address, as a "person of interest" in the cas…

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by Karen Tensa
Trumbull-Monroe, CT
Your Community
Change Of Heart: Trumbull Pays For Memorial Day Flags For Veterans' Graves Change Of Heart: Trumbull Pays For Memorial Day Flags For Veterans' Graves Change Of Heart: Trumbull Pays For Memorial Day Flags For Veterans' Graves
Change Of Heart: Trumbull Pays For Memorial Day Flags For Veterans' Graves TRUMBULL, Conn. — After the Trumbull Historical Society sounded the alarm over the cost of flags to place on veterans' graves for Memorial Day, the town of Trumbull has stepped in with a solution. Trumbull had said it would not pay for the flags, but the town reversed its decision and will supply $200 to purchase the flags. That change of heart came after the Trumbull Historical Society asked the public for help and began to receive donations to cover the costs.  "We can't thank the community enough for coming together in an effort to honor those who fought for our country. We were noti…

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by Karen Tensa
New Canaan, CT
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Metro-North: Trains Running On Time After Delays During Rush Hour Metro-North: Trains Running On Time After Delays During Rush Hour Metro-North: Trains Running On Time After Delays During Rush Hour
Metro-North: Trains Running On Time After Delays During Rush Hour Update: Trains are running on schedule on the New Haven Line as of 10 a.m. Monday, Metro-North said. The track repairs are also completed on the New Canaan Branch, and trains are running on schedule. FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — Metro-North is reporting delays along the New Haven Line in Connecticut on Monday morning.  The New Haven Line Service was experiencing delays of 10 minutes or more due to signal problems in the vicinity of Stamford, Metro-North said.   The New Canaan Branch Service was experiencing 20-minute delays due to a track condition requiring attention in the vicinity of New C…

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Westport, CT
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First Selectman Marpe Denounces Racist Fliers Found In Westport First Selectman Marpe Denounces Racist Fliers Found In Westport First Selectman Marpe Denounces Racist Fliers Found In Westport
First Selectman Marpe Denounces Racist Fliers Found In Westport WESTPORT, Conn. — Westport First Selectman Jim Marpe released this statement regarding the distribution of hate fliers found in Westport on Sunday.The statement, released early Monday, did not detail where the fliers were found or how many were distributed.  Marpe refers to similar incidents nearly two years in town. In February, white supremacist fliers were found in Norwalk, Weston and Wilton.  Here is Marpe's full statement on the incident this past weekend in Westport: Once again, Westport residents have found fliers with disturbing messages in their driveways, in this case with neo-Na…

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by Karen Tensa
Greenwich, CT
Your Community
Greenwich's Western Middle School Names Permanent Assistant Principal Greenwich's Western Middle School Names Permanent Assistant Principal Greenwich's Western Middle School Names Permanent Assistant Principal
Greenwich's Western Middle School Names Permanent Assistant Principal GREENWICH, Conn. — Kerry Gavin, a Greenwich Public Schools educator for 14 years, has been appointed assistant principal for Western Middle School after serving in the interim role since August.  The position at Western was open due to the appointment of former WMS assistant principal Tom Healy as principal for Central Middle School. “Western is very excited to welcome Kerry to our community," WMS Principal Gordon Beinstein said. "In the past year, Kerry has proven himself to staff, students and parents to be a child advocate who has dedicated himself to the school. His energy is …

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