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
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Group Tells Weston: You're Barking Up Wrong Tree With Plan For Dog Park Group Tells Weston: You're Barking Up Wrong Tree With Plan For Dog Park Group Tells Weston: You're Barking Up Wrong Tree With Plan For Dog Park
Group Tells Weston: You're Barking Up Wrong Tree With Plan For Dog Park WESTON, Conn. — A group of Weston homeowners who oppose the idea of a dog park in town are rallying supporters to make sure their voices are heard at a meeting Monday.  Members of the group dubbed "Stop Weston Dog Park" plan to attend a meeting of the Weston Planning and Zoning Commission at 8:15 p.m. Monday, April 3, at the Weston High School Cafeteria, 115 School Road. Why do members oppose the development?  According to the group's Facebook page, they do not want the dog park in the proposed residential area because:  there are several off-leash options in town already as…

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Fairfield, CT
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Police: Bridgeport Man Waved Gun At Co-Eds From Sacred Heart University Police: Bridgeport Man Waved Gun At Co-Eds From Sacred Heart University Police: Bridgeport Man Waved Gun At Co-Eds From Sacred Heart University
Police: Bridgeport Man Waved Gun At Co-Eds From Sacred Heart University BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A 47-year-old man waved a handgun at four female students from Sacred Heart University in an effort to frighten them away is now facing a breach of peace charge, the Connecticut Post said.    Alex Lima, 47, of Wetmore Road, was arrested Wednesday after the incident Tuesday night, when he waved the gun at them as they left a friend's house, the Post said. Click here to read the story at the Connecticut Post.

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Westport, CT
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Ban Begins: No Dogs Allowed On Westport Beaches For Season Ban Begins: No Dogs Allowed On Westport Beaches For Season Ban Begins: No Dogs Allowed On Westport Beaches For Season
Ban Begins: No Dogs Allowed On Westport Beaches For Season WESTPORT, Conn. — As of Saturday, April 1, the town of Westport's ban on dogs at town beaches returns. The town released a statement on the policy, which bans dogs for the spring and summer season. "We would like to remind citizens that as of April 1 the 'no animals at the beaches' regulation will be in effect," the town of Westport said.  "It includes Compo, Burying Hill and Old Mill beaches. Animals will not be permitted on any beach property, which includes all grass, sand, and the parking areas, except Soundview parking lot at Compo Beach, as well as the roads within the…

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Trumbull-Monroe, CT
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Ex-Police Commissioner In Easton Pleads Guilty In Anabolic Steroid Ring Ex-Police Commissioner In Easton Pleads Guilty In Anabolic Steroid Ring Ex-Police Commissioner In Easton Pleads Guilty In Anabolic Steroid Ring
Ex-Police Commissioner In Easton Pleads Guilty In Anabolic Steroid Ring EASTON, Conn. – A former Easton police commissioner is facing up to a year in federal prison after pleading guilty Thursday to his role in an anabolic steroid ring that operated in Fairfield County, prosecutors said.  Raymond J. Martin, 49, pleaded guilty in Bridgeport federal court to one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance, said U.S. Attorney for Connecticut Deirdre M. Daly. The case involved former Newtown Police Sgt. Steven Santucci and others who were receiving shipments of steroid ingredients from China and manufacturing and distributing wholesale quantities of ster…

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Westport, CT
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Multi-Car Crash Cleared From Merritt At Westport-Fairfield Border Multi-Car Crash Cleared From Merritt At Westport-Fairfield Border Multi-Car Crash Cleared From Merritt At Westport-Fairfield Border
Multi-Car Crash Cleared From Merritt At Westport-Fairfield Border update: The crash scene has been cleared on the Merritt Parkway, according to the DOT. original story: WESTPORT, Conn. — A multi-car crash is blocking the left lane of the Merritt Parkway southbound on Thursday morning, according to the Connecticut Department of Transportation.  The crash is between Exits 44 and 42 and was reported at about 10:15 a.m., DOT said.  There are traffic jams extending 3.4 miles between Exits 44 and 42 into Fairfield, DOT said. It was not clear when the scene would be cleared. 

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Stratford, CT
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No Buffet Today: Opening Delayed At Connecticut's First Golden Corral No Buffet Today: Opening Delayed At Connecticut's First Golden Corral No Buffet Today: Opening Delayed At Connecticut's First Golden Corral
No Buffet Today: Opening Delayed At Connecticut's First Golden Corral MILFORD, Conn. — The much-anticipated opening of Connecticut's first Golden Corral buffet restaurant has been delayed. The restaurant posted the following message on its Facebook page:  "Contrary to media announcements, we would like to inform the public we will NOT be opening ... March 30, 2017. We appreciate your enthusiasm and patience! Please continue to follow our progress and updates. We are almost there!" NBC Connecticut reported that inspections were still being finished up — including with the fire marshal and health department — at the renovated restaurant space.  The …

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Bridgeport, CT
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State Police Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting In Bridgeport State Police Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting In Bridgeport State Police Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting In Bridgeport
State Police Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting In Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A Bridgeport police officer was involved in a shooting Wednesday night in the area of Woodmont Avenue, Connecticut State Police said. State police were investigating after the suspect was transported to the hospital. No police officers were shot, state police said. Connecticut News12 said a burglary suspect was shot in the face by a police officer.  Earlier in the day, officers recovered a firearm in the area after several shots were fired, according to the Connecticut Post. One person was wounded in that earlier shooting, the Post said. Click here for the Connectic…

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Westport, CT
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Westport Schools Increase Security After Accident Involving Stolen Car Westport Schools Increase Security After Accident Involving Stolen Car Westport Schools Increase Security After Accident Involving Stolen Car
Westport Schools Increase Security After Accident Involving Stolen Car WESTPORT, Conn. — Parents may have noticed increased security around Coleytown Elementary School and Coleytown Middle School in Westport on Wednesday.  That was due to an overnight car accident involving a stolen car, Superintendent Colleen Palmer informed parents in an email.  Police had been called at about 1:15 a.m. to a two-car accident on North Avenue between Easton Road and Coleytown Road, which is near the schools. Three people were arrested in the incident, police said. "In an abundance of caution, the WPD has an increased presence in the Coleytown and North Avenue areas near…

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Bridgeport, CT
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Bridgeport Man Gets 51 Months For Trafficking Heroin Out Of Barbershop Bridgeport Man Gets 51 Months For Trafficking Heroin Out Of Barbershop Bridgeport Man Gets 51 Months For Trafficking Heroin Out Of Barbershop
Bridgeport Man Gets 51 Months For Trafficking Heroin Out Of Barbershop BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – A 29-year-old Bridgeport man will spend 51 months behind bars for his role in trafficking heroin out a city barbershop, prosecutors said. Michael Bennett was also sentenced Wednesday to three years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney for Connecticut Deirdre M. Daly said.  He had pleaded guilty Dec. 21 to one federal count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and distribution of, heroin. On June 6, a grand jury in Bridgeport returned an eight-count indictment charging Bennett and six other Bridgeport residents with heroin trafficking offenses. All seven we…

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Ridgefield, CT
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Swastika, Racist & Anti-Semitic Graffiti Found At Ridgefield High School Swastika, Racist & Anti-Semitic Graffiti Found At Ridgefield High School Swastika, Racist & Anti-Semitic Graffiti Found At Ridgefield High School
Swastika, Racist & Anti-Semitic Graffiti Found At Ridgefield High School RIDGEFIELD, Conn. — A swastika was discovered along with racist and anti-Semitic graffiti on the outside of Ridgefield High School, the Ridgefield Press said.   Ridgefield High Principal Stacey Gross sent an email Wednesday, reminding students, staff and parents of the school's values, the Press said.    “I wish to emphasize that those who create such statements serve to offend all of us in our Ridgefield High School community and this will never be considered acceptable behavior," the Ridgefield Press quoted her email as saying. Click here to read the story and her full email at the …

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