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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.

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Police & Fire
Man, 55, Pleads Guilty To Robbery Spree From Florida To Connecticut Man, 55, Pleads Guilty To Robbery Spree From Florida To Connecticut
Man, 55, Pleads Guilty To Robbery Spree From Florida To Connecticut STRATFORD, Conn. — A Florida man who tried to rob a drug store and robbed a bank in Stratford — all within a span of 15 minutes last winter — pleaded guilty Monday to federal charges, prosecutors said. Robert Abel, 55, of St. Augustine, pleaded guilty in Hartford federal court to one count of bank robbery and also admitted to two armed robberies in Florida and a carjacking in South Carolina, said U.S. Attorney for Connecticut John H. Durham. According to court documents and statements made in court, the crime spree began on Feb. 11, when Abel robbed a McDonald’s in East Palm Coast, Fla., whi…

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Neighbors
Greenwich Hospital Exec Retiring After Three Decades Of Patient Care Greenwich Hospital Exec Retiring After Three Decades Of Patient Care
Greenwich Hospital Exec Retiring After Three Decades Of Patient Care GREENWICH, Conn. – Sue Brown, executive vice president of Operations and Patient Care Services, will retire effective Feb. 2 after more than three decades of service at Greenwich Hospital. “I could not be prouder of the hard work and achievements we have accomplished during these many years,” said Brown, RN, MSN. “I am grateful in the knowledge that we created true excellence in care for our patients, as well as an encouraging and safe environment for our excellent staff.” A Greenwich Hospital veteran for 32 years, Brown joined the hospital in 1985 as manager and then director of Women’s an…

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Neighbors
Get Your Favorite Girl Scout Cookies At The Polls In Danbury Get Your Favorite Girl Scout Cookies At The Polls In Danbury
Get Your Favorite Girl Scout Cookies At The Polls In Danbury FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — After casting your ballot on Election Day, treat yourself to your favorite Girl Scout Cookies.  Girl Scouts will be out in force on Election Day and through Sunday, Nov. 12, in Bethel, Bridgeport, Brookfield, Danbury, Easton, Fairfield, Greenwich, Monroe, Newtown, New Canaan, New Fairfield, Norwalk, Ridgefield, Shelton, Southport, Stamford, Stratford, Trumbull and Wilton. Available cookies will include Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, Do-si- dos, Trefoils, Savannah Smiles, Girl Scout S’mores, and the gluten-free cookie, Toffee-Tastic. Don’t want to eat Girl Scout Co…

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News
Bridgeport Schools Mourn Guidance Counselor Killed In Crash On Merritt Bridgeport Schools Mourn Guidance Counselor Killed In Crash On Merritt
Bridgeport Schools Mourn Guidance Counselor Killed In Crash On Merritt BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — The Bridgeport schools are mourning the death of a guidance counselor who was killed in a rollover crash on the Merritt Parkway in Stratford over the weekend, according to the Connecticut Post.   Jordan Soares, 27, was a guidance counselor at Claytor Academy and Columbus School. He is also the son of Dee Soares, principal at Bridgeport Military Academy. He was also a site coordinator for the city’s afterschool Lighthouse Program, according to the Connecticut Post. Additional social workers and psychologists were sent to all three schools to offer grief counseling to stu…

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Politics
Voter Guide: Race For First Selectman Is At Top Of The Ballot In Greenwich Voter Guide: Race For First Selectman Is At Top Of The Ballot In Greenwich
Voter Guide: Race For First Selectman Is At Top Of The Ballot In Greenwich GREENWICH, Conn. — “All politics is local:” That's the famous saying from House Speaker Thomas P. "Tip” O'Neill. And the election Tuesday in Connecticut is all about local races, with voters heading to the polls to vote for their fellow town residents. These are the elected town officials who have a direct impact on property taxes, schools, police, town services and more. At the top of the ballot in Greenwich is the race for first selectman, with Democrat challenger Sandy Litvack taking on Republican incumbent Peter J. Tesei. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday. To check…

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Voter Guide: Race For First Selectman Is At Top Of The Ballot In Darien Voter Guide: Race For First Selectman Is At Top Of The Ballot In Darien
Voter Guide: Race For First Selectman Is At Top Of The Ballot In Darien DARIEN, Conn. — “All politics is local:” That's the famous saying from House Speaker Thomas P. "Tip” O'Neill. And the election Tuesday in Connecticut is all about local races, with voters heading to the polls to vote for their fellow town residents. These are the elected town officials who have a direct impact on property taxes, schools, police, town services and more. At the top of the ballot in Darien is the race for first selectman. Democrat Rob Richards and Petitioning Candid Chris Noe are challenging Republican incumbent Jayme J. Stevenson. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.…

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Voter Guide: Race For First Selectman Is At Top Of The Ballot In Westport Voter Guide: Race For First Selectman Is At Top Of The Ballot In Westport
Voter Guide: Race For First Selectman Is At Top Of The Ballot In Westport WESTPORT, Conn. —  “All politics is local:” That's the famous saying from House Speaker Thomas P. "Tip” O'Neill. And the election Tuesday in Connecticut is all about local races, with voters heading to the polls to vote for their fellow town residents. These are the elected town officials who have a direct impact on property taxes, schools, police, town services and more. At the top of the ballot in Westport is the race for first selectman.  Incumbent Republican Jim Marpe and his running mate Jennifer Tooker are facing a challenge from Democrats Melissa Kane and running mate Rob Simme…

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Voter Guide: Race For New Mayor Is At Top Of The Ballot In Stratford Voter Guide: Race For New Mayor Is At Top Of The Ballot In Stratford
Voter Guide: Race For New Mayor Is At Top Of The Ballot In Stratford STRATFORD, Conn. --  “All politics is local:” That's the famous saying from House Speaker Thomas P. "Tip” O'Neill. And the election Tuesday in Connecticut is all about local races, with voters heading to the polls to vote for their fellow town residents. These are the elected town officials who have a direct impact on property taxes, schools, police, town services and more. At the top of the ballot in Stratford is the race for a new mayor. Democrat Stephanie Philip, Republican Laura R. Hoydick, and Sandra J. Zalik, a petitioning candidate, are competing for the seat. Current Mayor John…

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Voter Guide: Race For New First Selectman Is At Top Of Ballot In Trumbull Voter Guide: Race For New First Selectman Is At Top Of Ballot In Trumbull
Voter Guide: Race For New First Selectman Is At Top Of Ballot In Trumbull TRUMBULL, Conn. -- “All politics is local:” That's the famous saying from House Speaker Thomas P. "Tip” O'Neill. And the election Tuesday in Connecticut is all about local races, with voters heading to the polls to vote for their fellow town residents. These are the elected town officials who have a direct impact on property taxes, schools, police, town services and more. At the top of the ballot in Trumbull is the race for a new first selectman. Democrat Vicki Tesoro, Republican Paul S. Lavoie and Petitioning Candidate Micheal F. Redgate are vying for the seat being vacated by Tim Her…

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Greenwich Plans Get Out The Vote Rally After Blogger's Call For Boycott Greenwich Plans Get Out The Vote Rally After Blogger's Call For Boycott
Greenwich Plans Get Out The Vote Rally After Blogger's Call For Boycott GREENWICH, Conn. — In the wake of "offensive and sexist comments" posted by a local blogger about female candidates for the RTM, an Election Day Eve "get out the vote" rally will be held at 5 p.m. Monday at the Greenwich Town Hall. The event is organized by Dita Bhargava, a candidate for governor in 2018 from Greenwich, along with Action Together Connecticut and Common Ground for the Common Good. “Chris Fountain’s comments were beyond offensive,” said Bhargava. “Our system of democracy is strongest when average citizens decide to stand up and take part, especially at th…

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