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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Shelton, CT
Your Community
Graduation Rates Increase In Connecticut: How Does Shelton High Rank? Graduation Rates Increase In Connecticut: How Does Shelton High Rank? Graduation Rates Increase In Connecticut: How Does Shelton High Rank?
Graduation Rates Increase In Connecticut: How Does Shelton High Rank? FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — Graduation rates in Connecticut are continuing to rise, reaching an all-time high during the 2016 school year and hitting 87.4 percent, the state announced Monday.  Connecticut students continue to graduate high school within four years at a higher rate than the national average of 83.2 percent, said the announcement from Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and State Education Commissioner Dianna Wentzell. “Connecticut is graduating more students than ever before and sending bright, talented young people into the world to make a big impact,” Malloy said. “I could not be more pro…

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by Karen Tensa
Darien, CT
Breaking News
Paintball Attackers Hit Cars But Miss Commuters At Darien Train Station Paintball Attackers Hit Cars But Miss Commuters At Darien Train Station Paintball Attackers Hit Cars But Miss Commuters At Darien Train Station
Paintball Attackers Hit Cars But Miss Commuters At Darien Train Station DARIEN, Conn. — Two men who commute into Darien by train are lucky that a group of paintball gun-carrying attackers have lousy aim.  Darien police are investigating paintball activity the morning of Wednesday, April 5, on the eastbound side of the Darien Train Station.   Two commuters — a 32-year-old Brooklyn man and a 52-year-old New York man — told police they had been shot at with a paintball gun after getting off a train from New York.   Both men said they were walking through the parking lot to work when a black four-door sedan drove through the parking lot and someone inside shot at …

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by Karen Tensa
Greenwich, CT
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Fast Break: 2 Greenwich Teens Named To USA Development Water Polo Team Fast Break: 2 Greenwich Teens Named To USA Development Water Polo Team Fast Break: 2 Greenwich Teens Named To USA Development Water Polo Team
Fast Break: 2 Greenwich Teens Named To USA Development Water Polo Team GREENWICH, Conn. — Two Greenwich middle school students are standouts in two ways. Both were recently named to the USA Men’s National Development Water Polo team, and they are the only two members not to hail from California. After a grueling three-day tryout, 24 field players were chosen — including Gavin West, 13, and Jack Bruce, 14. The tryout had three stages. In December. The boys were named to the Eastern Zone team, which stretches from Maine to Virginia.  West, who attends Brunswick and plays for the YMCA Greenwich Aquatics, was joined by six Aquatics teammates on the East team. Br…

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by Karen Tensa
Danbury, CT
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Danbury To Consider Zoning Change To Allow Off-Track Betting In Restaurants Danbury To Consider Zoning Change To Allow Off-Track Betting In Restaurants Danbury To Consider Zoning Change To Allow Off-Track Betting In Restaurants
Danbury To Consider Zoning Change To Allow Off-Track Betting In Restaurants DANBURY, Conn. — Could downtown Danbury become home to an off-track-betting parlor? The Zoning Commission is considering a zoning change that could pave the way for one to open in a downtown restaurant, according to the News-Times.  Two Steps Downtown Bar and Grille is already planning to add a betting parlor as part of a $750,000 renovation, if the proposal is approved, the News-Times said. The renovation would be funded by Sportech Venues, which has licensing rights to OTB in Connecticut and is adding a betting facility to the new Bobby V's Restaurant and Sports Bar in Stamford, the News-…

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Brookfield, CT
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Must-See Drone Footage: Brookfield Parks Never Looked Better Must-See Drone Footage: Brookfield Parks Never Looked Better Must-See Drone Footage: Brookfield Parks Never Looked Better
Must-See Drone Footage: Brookfield Parks Never Looked Better BROOKFIELD, Conn. — The town of Brookfield is offering residents a way to enjoy two parks — all without leaving the comfort of your home or looking away from your screen. The town is spotlighting drone footage, above, showing off the new Still River Greenway as well as the beautiful new Cadigan Park.  More videos highlights of other facilities will be released soon, the town said. And after watching the videos, you might just want to check out the greenway and the park in person. 

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Wilton, CT
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Turkey Crashes Through Window And Into Wilton High Classroom Turkey Crashes Through Window And Into Wilton High Classroom Turkey Crashes Through Window And Into Wilton High Classroom
Turkey Crashes Through Window And Into Wilton High Classroom WILTON, Conn. — Maybe the turkey thought he was late, but a math teacher and two students were surprised when the large bird crashed through the window of a Wilton High classroom on a recent morning before the bell, according to the Wilton Bulletin.  The turkey flew back out, but the $500 window was history and had to be replaced that morning, Thursday, March 30, the Bulletin said. No one was injured in the unual incident. Click here to read the story at the Wilton Bulletin.

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Westport, CT
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Westport Family Passes Passover Traditions From One Generation To The Next Westport Family Passes Passover Traditions From One Generation To The Next Westport Family Passes Passover Traditions From One Generation To The Next
Westport Family Passes Passover Traditions From One Generation To The Next WESTPORT, Conn. — There's an expression in Hebrew — l'dor vador — that has special meaning this Passover for Westport's Sarah Friedson and her family.  It means "from generation to generation." And that's just what Sarah and her mother, Susan, are celebrating on Monday as they bake using recipes from her beloved grandmother, who passed away last fall.  "My Nanny's passion for baking and recipes are very much like that," Sarah told Daily Voice. "She was a huge cook and baker. All of her recipes are passed down to my mom and my aunt. The cooking is a huge part of our …

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by Karen Tensa
Fairfield, CT
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Bob's, EMS Stores To Close In Fairfield As Part Of Bankruptcy Bob's, EMS Stores To Close In Fairfield As Part Of Bankruptcy Bob's, EMS Stores To Close In Fairfield As Part Of Bankruptcy
Bob's, EMS Stores To Close In Fairfield As Part Of Bankruptcy FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — Bob’s Stores in Danbury and Fairfield as well as an Eastern Mountain Sports store in Fairfield are facing closure as part of the bankruptcy proceedings of parent company Eastern Outfitters. In all, nine Bob's locations in Connecticut would close — the original store in Middletown along with Danbury, Enfield, Fairfield, Hamden, Manchester, Milford, Simsbury and Waterford — if the plan is approved by bankruptcy judge.   Meriden-based Eastern Outfitters would also close Eastern Mountain Sports stores in Fairfield and Buckland Hills mall in Manchester.  The company is…

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Darien, CT
Breaking News
Police: Darien Man Loses $21K In Phone Scam Police: Darien Man Loses $21K In Phone Scam Police: Darien Man Loses $21K In Phone Scam
Police: Darien Man Loses $21K In Phone Scam DARIEN, Conn. — A 67-year-old Darien man fell victim to a phone scam and lost $21,000 in the process over the course of nine days, police said.  The scam was reported April 5, when officers responded to the victim's home.  It began on or about March 28, when the victim received a call on his home phone from an individual purporting to be with the federal government, police said.  The caller, who had what was described by the victim as an “Indian accent,” initially used the name “Andew Lissel” and told the victim that he was being awarded a joint “US/UK grant” in the amount of $7,900, polic…

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by Karen Tensa
Newtown, CT
Obituaries
Services Held For Ryan Fetchick, 19, Of Sandy Hook Services Held For Ryan Fetchick, 19, Of Sandy Hook Services Held For Ryan Fetchick, 19, Of Sandy Hook
Services Held For Ryan Fetchick, 19, Of Sandy Hook NEWTOWN, Conn. — Ryan Fetchick, of Sandy Hook, died at his Sandy Hook home on April 2 due to a tragic accident while working on his truck. He was 19.  Fetchick graduated from Newtown High School in 2016, worked at Route 25 Power Sports and had plans to go to United Technical Institute to become a diesel mechanic. Related story: Sandy Hook teen killed in accident while working on car He was always eager to lend a helping hand — whether it be driving his friends to driver’s education classes, helping a buddy fix their vehicle or cracking everyone up with a well-timed joke. He was on wheels…

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