Climbing the steps of life and success
ACUSHNET – From his seat on the bench, life looks pretty good for Roger Oliveira, an Assistant Clerk Magistrate at the Southeast Housing Court. Married with two children and a home in Dartmouth, you would never guess that his life … Read Full Story
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Immigrant advocates commend passage of Immigration measure by Senate Judiciary Committee
WASHINGTON — Tues-day was a very special day for Massachusetts resident Miguel Leal. In the morning, he met with President Barack Obama. A few hours later, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved an immigration overhaul bill that could potentially have a … Read Full Story
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All directors of Casa de Saudade together for the first time under one roof
NEW BEDFORD — This was a homecoming unlike any other at Casa da Saudade.
For the first time since it was established more than 40 years ago, all Casa directors came recently together at the Portuguese public library. There were … Read Full Story
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‘Crying out for guidance’
CAMBRIDGE – Having navigated the world as a Portuguese immigrant to the United States, Claudinor Salomão, Councilor for the Portuguese Communities of New England and Bermuda, has a story or two to share with the young people gathered as he … Read Full Story
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Lt. Gov. Murray to resign to become head of Worcester Chamber
BOSTON — Having called off plans to run for another office, Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray will announce plans to resign on Wednesday to take the position of executive director of the Worcester Regional Chamber Commerce, a job that pays more … Read Full Story
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Officials: US senators reach high-tech visa deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Leading senators working to resolve a key issue in the first major U.S. immigration legislation in two decades have agreed to a compromise covering expansion of a high-tech visa program, officials said Tuesday, resolving one of two … Read Full Story
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St. Anthony of Padua Holy Ghost celebration in Fall River
FALL RIVER — St. Anthony of Padua Church on Bedford Street hosted its annual Holy Ghost celebration last weekend. Here are some images from the festivities held on Saturday. Photos by Michael Smith.
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5 Women of distinction
DARTMOUTH — Through celebrating the achievements of women, one local organization hopes to empower women and encourage others to follow in their footsteps.
“One aspect of empowering women is… praise and recognition,” said Jane Gonçalves, a New Bedford City Councilwoman … Read Full Story
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Lawmakers write letter to Kerry appealing to maintain visa services in Ponta Delgada
WASHINGTON — Three U.S. congressmen are appealing to Secretary of State John Kerry to maintain U.S. visa services at the United States Consulate in Ponta Delgada, Azores.
Co-Chairmen of the Portuguese American Caucus of the U.S. House of Representatives David … Read Full Story
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Azores to recognize local individual and organization
FALL RIVER — Two local immigrants and one scholarship foundation are among the 37 individuals and institutions that will be recognized by the Government of the Azores on Monday as part of the Day of the Azores celebration.
Great Feast … Read Full Story
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Senate confirms physicist Moniz as energy chief
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate unanimously confirmed Fall River native Ernest Moniz to lead the Energy Department today.
Moniz, 68, a 1962 graduate of BMC Durfee High School and the grandchild of Azorean immigrants, is a professor at the Massachusetts … Read Full Story
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Study questions how sharply US should cut the salt
WASHINGTON (AP) — A surprising new report questions efforts to get Americans to sharply cut back on salt, saying getting to super-low levels may not be worth the struggle.
Make no mistake: Most Americans eat way too much, not just
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Students artfully showcase Portuguese skills at Brown
PROVIDENCE – The songs and poetry of sambistas and fadistas alike filled the halls of one of Americas’ most prestigious universities on Monday night as 150 faculty and students from the Department of Portuguese and Brazilian Studies at Brown University … Read Full Story
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UMD seeks to build community partnerships
DARTMOUTH — Dr. João Paraskeva, Chair of the Department of Education Leadership at UMass Dartmouth, says he wants the community not only to use his program, but also to “abuse” it — in the good sense of the word, that … Read Full Story
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Building on a spirit of generosity
WAREHAM — For Cindy Jeffers, the mammoth scale of things was enough to get to her.
“I need to draw a map so I don’t lose myself,” she said after being given the grand tour of her new home on … Read Full Story
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Music to Prince Henry Society’s ears: Spring Scholarship Concert raises more than $13,000
FALL RIVER — The Prince Henry Society of Fall River Annual Spring Scholarship Concert hit a high note last Saturday, raising more than $13,000 to help Portuguese-American students attain their educational dreams.
Featuring the Warwick Symphony Orchestra, the black-tie event … Read Full Story
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RIC inaugurates first Portuguese Honor Society
PROVIDENCE — The Portuguese Studies Program in the Department of Modern Languages at Rhode Island College recently inducted six students as active members of the RIC Sigma Chapter of the Phi Lambda Beta Portuguese Honor Society at ceremonies held at … Read Full Story
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Hundreds celebrate Portuguese language at BCC
FALL RIVER — After 15 years, the Portuguese Language Day celebrations at Bristol Community College (BCC) are still going strong and sticking to their roots.
“The big picture here is to celebrate the Lusophone world,” said Dr. José Costa, a … Read Full Story
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