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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Stamford, CT
Your Community
Stamford's IHOP Serves Up Free Pancakes — For A Good Cause Stamford's IHOP Serves Up Free Pancakes — For A Good Cause Stamford's IHOP Serves Up Free Pancakes — For A Good Cause
Stamford's IHOP Serves Up Free Pancakes — For A Good Cause STAMFORD, Conn. — The only thing better than a stack of IHOP pancakes drenched in butter and syrup is getting that meal for free. Stamford's IHOP at 2410 Summer St. is giving away a short stack of its Original Buttermilk Pancakes for free through 10 p.m. Tuesday to celebrate National Pancake Day. In return, customers are asked to make a donation to its charitable partners.  "Every stack served helps us reach our goal of raising $3.5 million for children battling critical illnesses," IHOP said in a statement. Since National Pancake Day began in 2006, IHOP and its  guests have rai…

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by Daily Voice
New Canaan, CT
Weather
Rain, More Rain And Two Rounds Of Snow In The Forecast For New Canaan Rain, More Rain And Two Rounds Of Snow In The Forecast For New Canaan Rain, More Rain And Two Rounds Of Snow In The Forecast For New Canaan
Rain, More Rain And Two Rounds Of Snow In The Forecast For New Canaan FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — Light rain will fall Tuesday and Wednesday across Fairfield County, but that is the least of our weather problems, according to the National Weather Service.  Two rounds of snow could hit the area late this week as temperatures plunge back below freezing as the roller coaster of bitter cold and spring-like warmth persists, the weather service said.  The light rain will continue through Wednesday, as high temperatures soar into the mid-50s across Fairfield County. The chance of rain is 80 percent, but it will not add up to much precipitation across the drought-ridde…

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Greenwich, CT
Breaking News
Greenwich Police: Shoplifter Arrested With $409 In Items From Whole Foods Greenwich Police: Shoplifter Arrested With $409 In Items From Whole Foods Greenwich Police: Shoplifter Arrested With $409 In Items From Whole Foods
Greenwich Police: Shoplifter Arrested With $409 In Items From Whole Foods GREENWICH, Conn. — A Stamford woman was arrested on larceny charges when she walked out of Whole Foods in Greenwich with $409 worth of items without paying, Greenwich Time said.   The 46--year-old woman was spotted putting goods into bags while shopping, police told the Greenwich Time. Click here to read the story at the Greenwich Time website.

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Norwalk, CT
Breaking News
Suspicious Package Brings Norwalk Police To Stop & Shop Parking Lot Suspicious Package Brings Norwalk Police To Stop & Shop Parking Lot Suspicious Package Brings Norwalk Police To Stop & Shop Parking Lot
Suspicious Package Brings Norwalk Police To Stop & Shop Parking Lot NORWALK, Conn. — A suspicious package in the parking lot at Stop & Shop prompted Norwalk police to cordon off a large part of the area and hold shoppers at bay while they investigated Monday night, The Hour reported.    The Stamford police bomb squad was also called in to help investigate, but the package turned out not to be a threat, The Hour said.    "Package was found to be a discarded pot in a bag. All units clearing," Norwalk police said via Twitter.  The incident lasted from about 8 to 9 p.m. at the store at 380 Main Ave., The Hour said. Click here to read the story a…

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Newtown, CT
On Your Side
Did You Miss Portofino's? Bethel Hotspot Sets Up Bar For Grand Reopening Did You Miss Portofino's? Bethel Hotspot Sets Up Bar For Grand Reopening Did You Miss Portofino's? Bethel Hotspot Sets Up Bar For Grand Reopening
Did You Miss Portofino's? Bethel Hotspot Sets Up Bar For Grand Reopening BETHEL, Conn. — Now that Portofino's Restaurant and Wine Bar in Bethel is back in business and serving up its signature Northern Italian continental cuisine, the community is invited to celebrate at a grand reopening Tuesday. The grand event will be Tuesday, March 7, from 4 to 6 p.m.  Grab a friend and head down to enjoy a complimentary Miller 64 and delicious appetizers, say owners Louie and Rocco Selmanti. The popular restaurant and bar reopened in January after it was closed for year. A faulty sprinkler system flooded the restaurant in January 2016, causing extensive damages in the popul…

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Greenwich, CT
Breaking News
Injuries Reported In Serious Car Crash In Greenwich Injuries Reported In Serious Car Crash In Greenwich Injuries Reported In Serious Car Crash In Greenwich
Injuries Reported In Serious Car Crash In Greenwich GREENWICH, Conn. — Greenwich firefighters responded to the scene of a serious crash Monday morning on Riversville Road, according to a Tweet from the fire department.  Injuries were reported in the crash, which left the car badly mangled, firefighters said.  No further information was available. 

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by Daily Voice
Stratford, CT
Breaking News
Stratford Woman Charged With Stealing $4K In Parking Fees At Train Station Stratford Woman Charged With Stealing $4K In Parking Fees At Train Station Stratford Woman Charged With Stealing $4K In Parking Fees At Train Station
Stratford Woman Charged With Stealing $4K In Parking Fees At Train Station MILFORD, Conn. — A 33-year-old Stratford woman stole $4,500 in fees for parking passes at the Milford train station through her job with Milford Transit, police said.  Milford police arrested Melissa Drinkwater, of 39 Stoneybrook Road, on Sunday morning on a charge of third-degree larceny. Police had an active warrant for her arrest. Drinkwater is accused of taking the money in November and December through her job of collecting funds for parking passes at the train station, police said.  She was released on a promise to appear with a court date of March 28, police said. 

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Greenwich, CT
Breaking News
Car Slams Into Restaurant On The Ave In Greenwich Car Slams Into Restaurant On The Ave In Greenwich Car Slams Into Restaurant On The Ave In Greenwich
Car Slams Into Restaurant On The Ave In Greenwich GREENWICH, Conn. — A car slammed into the East End Restaurant in Greenwich on Monday morning, according to the Greenwich Fire Department. The accident occurred at 400 Greenwich Ave., fire officials said. No injuries were reported in the accident.  

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Brookfield, CT
Breaking News
Firefighters Tackle Blaze At Huckleberry Hill Elementary In Brookfield Firefighters Tackle Blaze At Huckleberry Hill Elementary In Brookfield Firefighters Tackle Blaze At Huckleberry Hill Elementary In Brookfield
Firefighters Tackle Blaze At Huckleberry Hill Elementary In Brookfield BROOKFIELD, Conn. — A small fire broke out Sunday in a classroom at Huckleberry Hill Elementary School in Brookfield, which was unoccupied at the time, firefighters said in a Facebook post. Both Brookfield fire companies along with the Stony Hill Volunteer Fire Company in Bethel and the Danbury Fire Department responded.  The fire started inside an air heating/cooling unit, firefighters said.  The blaze was quickly contained. It caused minimal damage and a moderate smoke condition inside the building, which that was also quickly controlled, firefighters said.

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Stamford, CT
Breaking News
Stamford Cops: 61-Year-Old Man Caught In The Act Of Keying Police Cruisers Stamford Cops: 61-Year-Old Man Caught In The Act Of Keying Police Cruisers Stamford Cops: 61-Year-Old Man Caught In The Act Of Keying Police Cruisers
Stamford Cops: 61-Year-Old Man Caught In The Act Of Keying Police Cruisers STAMFORD, Conn. — A 62-year-old man picked the wrong car to vandalize after he was spotted "violently keying" a police cruiser at the Stamford police headquarters, police said.Even worse, the incident followed a police chase in Darien, police said.      The event began at about 10:45 p.m. Saturday when Darien Police pursued a red Chevy El Camino up to the Stamford border, police said.  After breaking off the chase, several Stamford units began to search for the El Camino and its owner, Nicholas Tartell of 68 Miami St., West Haven, police said.  At 11 p.m., Stamford police Lt Died…

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