Luís Matos nominated for R.I. Superior Court, may be first Portuguese immigrant to take the state bench
PROVIDENCE — Luis Matos says it is his duty to make a positive contribution to this country because it has given him everything.
The Portuguese native has spent the last two decades prosecuting criminals, primarily seeking justice for victims of … Read Full Story
New study notes immigrants’ role in Massachusetts
BOSTON — A new study offers a detailed portrait of the immigrant landscape in Massachusetts.
Entitled “Massachusetts Immigrants by the Numbers, Second Edition: Demographic Characteristics and Economic Footprint,” the study was discussed Tuesday at a briefing held at the State … Read Full Story
Tax ruling may put more money in some workers’ hands
Fall River — A new ruling adopted by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) reclassifying R.I. Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) can put money in the pocket of some workers.
If you are a Mass. resident who has worked in R.I. … Read Full Story
Paulo Portas will be the honored guest at the Heritage Day of Portugal
BOSTON — Portugal’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and State Paulo Portas will pay a short visit to Massachusetts next month.
Portas will be the guest of honor at the 28th Annual Heritage Day of Portugal at the State House, which … Read Full Story
Portuguese cinema showcased in Boston
Boston — Revered in his native Portugal, António Reis was a visionary artist, whose films and many years as a teacher and mentor exerted an immeasurable influence over the post-Salazar rebirth of Portuguese cinema and the new generation of filmmakers … Read Full Story
read morePrince Henry Society in tune with helping students attain dreams
FALL RIVER — The 29th Annual Spring Scholarship Concert presented by the Prince Henry Society of Fall River played out in perfect harmony last Saturday.
With the clock approaching 4 p.m., members of the Atlantic Wind Symphony [AWS] began arriving … Read Full Story
read moreExhibit captures emotions of fado in black and white
Boston — During a 20-year search through the city of Lisbon, with a 35-mm camera and black and white film, Portuguese photographer Luís Pavão began shooting pictures as a way of relating to the world.
In a tavern filled with … Read Full Story
read moreGilda Nogueira breaks the glass ceiling, named president of East Cambridge Savings Bank
Cambridge — Gilda Nogueira recalls her childhood days when she walked to East Cambridge Savings Bank with her father, looking forward to the free lollipop.
While those days have passed and are merely distant memories, vividly in her mind is … Read Full Story
MAPS recognizes community activists at sold-out gala
CAMBRIDGE — They come from different backgrounds and diverse walks of life, but each of them has made a lasting contribution to the life of Portuguese-speaking communities in Massachusetts.
Last Saturday, hundreds gathered to recognize these six individuals at the … Read Full Story
António Zambujo expanding the horizons of traditional fado
CRANSTON — António Zambujo may sing fado, but he is no typical fadista.
Some have even said there is no other voice like his, as far as Portuguese music goes.
The internationally acclaimed singer and composer has embraced a style … Read Full Story
Fundraiser helps IAC offset budget cuts
NEW BEDFORD — Nearly 300 people gathered last Saturday to show their support for the Immigrants’ Assistance Center and its initiatives that have helped thousands overcome language, cultural and economic barriers and integrate into the American way of life.
According … Read Full Story
BCC celebrates Portuguese Language Day Day
FALL RIVER — The LuzoCentro opened the minds of more than 400 high school students to the sounds and history of Fado yesterday.
In its annual Portuguese Language Day, organizers focused on the heralding of Fado as part of the … Read Full Story
Tiverton students visit Portugal
Tiverton — Expecting a vacation, Tiverton students found a cultural experience in Portugal.
When a dozen Tiverton High School students took a trip to the small European country, over April vacation, many of them found their roots, while others embraced … Read Full Story
Smiles, tears at Carnation Revolution celebration
TAUNTON — Veterans of the Portuguese Armed Forces celebrated the Carnation Revolution last Sunday with plenty of smiles, but also some tears.
Members of Associação de Veteranos das Forças Armadas Portuguesas packed the Ward Five Club in Taunton to celebrate … Read Full Story
Sophie’s Promise: Portuguese couple establish autism foundation
SWANSEA— Since Sophie Aguiar, 7, was diagnosed with classic autism about four years ago, her family has struggled to get her to talk and express her wants and needs.
Their efforts recently received a boost from technology, when Sophie … Read Full Story
read moreProgram hopes to put vets fighting for jobs behind the wheel
Fall River — After months, even years, fighting to protect their country, veterans often return home to find themselves fighting again — only this time to find a job.
Carl DuPont, who spent more than 12 years in the Army … Read Full Story
A Pilgrim’s Journey: Alda Petitti pens book
Providence — Following a thousand years of history and tradition — one yellow arrow at a time — Alda Petitti found her way.
Petitti set out from her front doorstep, in Providence, R.I., to Porto, Portugal, where she began her … Read Full Story
Somerset Library to host authors of “Saudades: The Jewish-Portuguese Connection”
SOMERSET — The Somerset Public Library will celebrate the second printing of “Saudades: The Jewish-Portuguese Connection,” by Dr. Ronald and Ada Jill Schneider, on Saturday, April 14, at 2 p.m.
The book is divided into two sections: one about the … Read Full Story
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