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Karen Tensa

Managing Editor, Connecticut

ktensa@dailyvoice.com

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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.

Karen Tensa's Contributions

Sports

Fairfield American Tops Walla Walla, 14-6, At Little League World Series FAIRFIELD, Conn. — It was a wild and high-scoring game Monday night for Fairfield American as they beat Walla Walla, 14-6, to advance at the Little League World Series. At the start, the game had a lengthy delay due to lightning and heavy rain at the stadium in Williamsport, Pa. And then the boys from Connecticut fell behind by the middle of the game, trailing Walla Walla, 5-2, in the fourth inning. But Fairfield came back to score eight runs in the fifth inning, and they never looked back. Fairfield's Christian Smith and Michael Iannazzo both hit home runs in the high-scoring game. …

08/21/2017

Neighbors

Fun In The Park Eclipses The Main Event At Ridgefield's Ballard Park RIDGEFIELD, Conn. — Crowds came to Ballard Park for the eclipse, but they stayed to play. There was a very long line on Monday winding around the park and down the sidewalk as the Ridgefield Library handed out free solar glasses that made for safe viewing of the eclipse, the first in the U.S. in four decades. They handed out 500 pairs, but even more people poured into the park for the viewing party. The crowd included lots of teens and young kids— the playground was jammed. By the time the main event arrived, many in the crowd seemed to have forgotten why they had gone to Ballard Park. …

08/21/2017

Police & Fire

Bridgeport Woman Charged With Shoplifting With Young Child BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A Bridgeport woman — who was in Burlington Coat Factory in Orange with a young child — was charged with shoplifting last week, police said. Officers responded to the store at 80 Boston Post Road at 5:54 p.m. Thursday hours for a report of a shoplifting. A female suspect had taken over $100 worth of clothing from the store without paying, while accompanied by a small child, police said. The suspect got into a vehicle and left the parking lot before officers arrived, police said. But officers located the vehicle a short distance away, where the woman, identified as …

by Daily Voice

08/21/2017

Lifestyle

Didn't Get Your Eclipse Glasses? Norwalk Library Offers A DIY Solution NORWALK, Conn. — It's Monday morning and the solar eclipse is hours away. But did you forget to buy solar viewing glasses? Ordering from Amazon isn't an option at this point, and everyone seems to be sold out — but the Norwalk Library is here to help. All you'll need is a shoebox, scissors, tape, aluminum foil and paper. "Thanks to quick thinking from staff, who are always eager to serve, a craft was found on the NASA site for you to make a pinhole camera to view the eclipse," the library said. Click here for the instructions from NASA. And remember — don't look directly at th…

08/21/2017

Events

What To Expect & Where To Watch The Eclipse Across Fairfield County FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — The whole nation is catching eclipse fever — and Fairfield County is no exception. The Nutmeg State will not experience a total solar eclipse on Monday — it will be about 68 percent. To safely view the partial eclipse here, you must use protective eyewear throughout the event. The weather is expected to cooperate: the forecast calls for clear and sunny skies, with temps in the mid-80s. The solar eclipse in Connecticut will start at about 1:25 p.m., when a small sliver of the sun will be blocked by the moon. By 2:45 p.m. about two-thirds of the sun will be co…

by Daily Voice

08/21/2017

Schools

Find Out How Weston, Westport Would Fare Under Malloy's New School Aid Plan FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — School districts in nearly every town in Fairfield County would lose all of their state funding under a plan released Friday by Gov. Dannel Malloy as he continues to grapple with running a state without a budget. Statewide, the funds — known as the Education Cost Sharing grants — would be completed eliminated in 85 school districts and slashed in another 54 districts, according to a breakdown of the plan. But funding would be maintained at full levels in 30 school districts that serve the poorest students. The plan would be go into effect in October if the Genera…

08/21/2017

Sports

Game Day: Fairfield American Returns To The Field After Tough Loss FAIRFIELD, Conn. — The pressure is on for Fairfield American on Monday. After a tough loss Sunday afternoon, the boys from Connecticut will return to the field at 8 p.m. Monday at the Little League World Series. They will take on Walla Walla Valley Little League, the Northwest champions, in the losers bracket. That game will be broadcast and stream online on ESPN2. Related story: Fairfield American Falls, 6-3, To Texas In Little League World Series Fairfield American lost Sunday to Texas, 6-3, in their second game of the Little League World Series. Christian Mumphrey led the drive for …

by Daily Voice

08/21/2017

Events

Book It: Join The Eclipse Party At Norwalk Main Library & SoNo Branch NORWALK, Conn. — Looking for a spot to watch the eclipse with a crowd? Want to share the celestial experience? Eclipse viewing parties will be held on the front lawns at the Main Library and the SoNo Branch Library. The party will be Monday, Aug. 21, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The height of the eclipse will be at about 2:45 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided courtesy of the library. Monday’s event will be the first full solar eclipse in the United States in 40 years.

by Daily Voice

08/21/2017

Events

Kids Can Experience The Eclipse At Norwalk's Stepping Stones Museum NORWALK, Conn. — Looking for a spot for the youngsters to check out the solar eclipse on Monday, Aug. 21? The Stepping Stones Museum for Children in Norwalk will be hosting activities Monday planned with the children of all ages in mind. The museum's once-in-a-lifetime "Great American Eclipse" experience will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Amateur astronomers can see what happens when the sun disappears behind the moon. Visitors can witness the solar eclipse as it is captured streaming live from the sky in Connecticut and around the continental United States at the Stepping Stones state-of…

by Daily Voice

08/21/2017

Events

Watch The Eclipse Live At The Wilton Library's Party WILTON, Conn. — Residents of all ages are welcome to join the fun at Wilton Library’s Eclipse Party on Monday, Aug. 21, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. One pair of solar eclipse safety glasses will be available per family attending the viewing, while supplies last. A live feed from NASA of the full solar eclipse will be shown on the big screen in the Brubeck Room, and there will be many sun-themed activities and refreshments available as well. Wilton will see about 70 percent of the eclipse. The eclipse will start around 1:25 p.m. with the fullest viewing around 2:45 p.m. No registration, and no…

by Daily Voice

08/21/2017

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