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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Susan Ei, Beloved Children's Librarian At Pequot Library, Dies At 64 Susan Ei, Beloved Children's Librarian At Pequot Library, Dies At 64 Susan Ei, Beloved Children's Librarian At Pequot Library, Dies At 64
Susan Ei, Beloved Children's Librarian At Pequot Library, Dies At 64 FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Susan Ei, the beloved children's librarian at the Pequot Library in Fairfield for the past 12 years who known for her "reading ambassador bunnies," has died. She was 64.   Known as "Miss Susan" to scores of children, Ei joined Pequot Library in March 2003.  "She excelled at creating exciting and unique events that centered on celebrating community and togetherness, like the Annual Potluck Supper and Campout, the Easter Egg Roll, and the 4th of July Bike Parade & Lawn Games," the Pequot Library said in a statement. "She inspired chil…
Gala Honors Trumbull Chief, Lawyer For Working To End Domestic Violence Gala Honors Trumbull Chief, Lawyer For Working To End Domestic Violence Gala Honors Trumbull Chief, Lawyer For Working To End Domestic Violence
Gala Honors Trumbull Chief, Lawyer For Working To End Domestic Violence TRUMBULL, Conn. — Police Chief Michael Lombardo and Trumbull-based attorney Matthew Reale will be among the seven men honored at a Gratitude Gala for making an outstanding personal commitment to breaking the cycles of domestic and sexual violence. The Bridgeport-based Center for Family Justice will present Celebrating Hope, its second annual Gratitude Gala on Saturday, April 8, at The Patterson Club in Fairfield. Celebrating Hope’s 2017 other honorees include Bridgeport Police Chief Armando Perez; Easton Police Chief Timothy Shaw; Fairfield Police Chief Gary MacNamara; Monroe Police Chief …
Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Cleared From I-84 In Newtown Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Cleared From I-84 In Newtown Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Cleared From I-84 In Newtown
Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Cleared From I-84 In Newtown update: The accident scene has been cleared from I-84.  NEWTOWN, Conn. — A jackknifed tractor-trailer was slowing traffic on the westbound side of I-84 in Newtown on Tuesday afternoon, the Connecticut Department of Transportation said.  Westbound traffic is congested for 5 miles between Exits 14 and 10 because of the accident, which is between Exits 10 and 9, DOT said.  The right and center lanes are closed as of 1:30 p.m. It was not known when the accident scene would be cleared.
Gala Honors Bridgeport Police Chief For Working To End Domestic Violence Gala Honors Bridgeport Police Chief For Working To End Domestic Violence Gala Honors Bridgeport Police Chief For Working To End Domestic Violence
Gala Honors Bridgeport Police Chief For Working To End Domestic Violence BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Bridgeport Police Chief Armando Perez will be among the seven men honored at a Gratitude Gala for making an outstanding personal commitment to breaking the cycles of domestic and sexual violence. The Bridgeport-based Center for Family Justice will present Celebrating Hope, its second annual Gratitude Gala on Saturday, April 8, at The Patterson Club in Fairfield. Celebrating Hope’s 2017 other honorees include Easton Police Chief Timothy Shaw; Fairfield Police Chief Gary MacNamara; Monroe Police Chief John Salvatore; Stratford Police Chief Joseph McNeil; Trumbull Police C…
Gala Honors Fairfield Police Chief For Working To End Domestic Violence Gala Honors Fairfield Police Chief For Working To End Domestic Violence Gala Honors Fairfield Police Chief For Working To End Domestic Violence
Gala Honors Fairfield Police Chief For Working To End Domestic Violence FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Fairfield Police Chief Gary MacNamara will be among the seven men honored at a Gratitude Gala for making an outstanding personal commitment to breaking the cycles of domestic and sexual violence. The Bridgeport-based Center for Family Justice will present Celebrating Hope, its second annual Gratitude Gala on Saturday, April 8, at The Patterson Club in Fairfield. Celebrating Hope’s 2017 other honorees include Bridgeport Police Chief Armando Perez; Easton Police Chief Timothy Shaw; Monroe Police Chief John Salvatore; Stratford Police Chief Joseph McNeil; Trumbull Police Ch…
Gala Honors Stratford Police Chief For Working To End Domestic Violence Gala Honors Stratford Police Chief For Working To End Domestic Violence Gala Honors Stratford Police Chief For Working To End Domestic Violence
Gala Honors Stratford Police Chief For Working To End Domestic Violence STRATFORD, Conn. — Stratford Police Chief Joseph McNeil will be among the seven men honored at a Gratitude Gala for making an outstanding personal commitment to breaking the cycles of domestic and sexual violence. The Bridgeport-based Center for Family Justice will present Celebrating Hope, its second annual Gratitude Gala on Saturday, April 8, at The Patterson Club in Fairfield.  Celebrating Hope’s 2017 other honorees include Bridgeport Police Chief Armando Perez; Easton Police Chief Timothy Shaw; Fairfield Police Chief Gary MacNamara; Monroe Police Chief John Salvatore; Trumbull Police Ch…
Drivers Rescued From Floodwaters In Stratford; Tree Crushes Car On Merritt Drivers Rescued From Floodwaters In Stratford; Tree Crushes Car On Merritt Drivers Rescued From Floodwaters In Stratford; Tree Crushes Car On Merritt
Drivers Rescued From Floodwaters In Stratford; Tree Crushes Car On Merritt FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — The heavy rain Tuesday morning was making for a terrible commute across Fairfield County, according to the Connecticut Department of Transportation.  In Stratford, firefighters wearing cold water suits had to rescue two drivers from flooded roadways Tuesday morning, according to NBC Connecticut.  At about 6 a.m., firefighters rescued a handicapped man whose car was stuck under a railroad underpass on Bruce Avenue and another driver at the Surf Avenue underpass at I-95, NBC Connecticut. Both drivers had to be removed from their cars by firefighters in cold water su…
Area College Mourns Death Of 20-Year-Old Junior After Eating Contest Area College Mourns Death Of 20-Year-Old Junior After Eating Contest Area College Mourns Death Of 20-Year-Old Junior After Eating Contest
Area College Mourns Death Of 20-Year-Old Junior After Eating Contest Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Conn., is mourning the passing Sunday of a 20-year-old junior from Clark, N.J., who died days after taking part in a pancake-eating contest on campus. Caitlin Nelson, who was studying social work and was a member of Kappa Delta sorority, was rushed to St. Vincent's Medical Center on Thursday evening after a "medical event during a Greek Life event," SHU said in a statement.  "She passed away ... and is now with her father, who was a victim of the 9-11 attacks," SHU President John J. Petillo said in an email to parents Sunday. Relate…
Decision To Sell May Bring Second Act To Fairfield Community Theatre Decision To Sell May Bring Second Act To Fairfield Community Theatre Decision To Sell May Bring Second Act To Fairfield Community Theatre
Decision To Sell May Bring Second Act To Fairfield Community Theatre FAIRFIELD, Conn. — The curtain could soon rise on a Saturday afternoon matinee at the long-vacant Fairfield Community Theatre, all thanks to the work of local activist Keith Rhodes. Rhodes started a petition at Change.org last month, calling on the current owners, David Pollack and his family, to sell the property as soon as possible so it can return to its intended use. And on Monday Rhodes announced a victory in his road to revive the theater: Pollack has agreed to sell the property.  David Gorbach, president of Colonial Realty and representative for David Pollack, "once again infor…
Car Goes Up In Flames Near Pumps At Cumberland Farms In Fairfield Car Goes Up In Flames Near Pumps At Cumberland Farms In Fairfield Car Goes Up In Flames Near Pumps At Cumberland Farms In Fairfield
Car Goes Up In Flames Near Pumps At Cumberland Farms In Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Fairfield firefighters knocked down the fire after a car went up in flames about 50 feet from the gas pumps at the Cumberland Farms on Sunday morning, fire officials said.  Fairfield firefighters responded at about 5:20 a.m. Sunday to the gas station at 975 Kings Highway E., Assistant Chief Schuyler Sherwood said. The fire was heavily involved when they arrived. The gas station operator had activated the extinguishing system before the firefighters arrived, but it did not put down the blaze, Sherwood said.  Firefighters beat back the blaze to keep it from extending to th…
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