The Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers(MAPS) is promoting its annual 2011 Awards Gala fundraising event to take place on April 30, at 6 pm, at the Cambridge Marriott Hotel in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA.. The black tie event, hosted by WBZ’s Anthony Silva and MAPS Board member Elizabeth Chaves, will include a Red Carpet Arrival, […]
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MAPS Annual Awards Gala 2011– Cambridge, MA
Posted on 24 March 2011.
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Population trends in Massachusetts – U. S. Census
Posted on 23 March 2011.
According to the just released 2010 U.S. Census Bureau – between 2000 and 2003 – a new trend in demographics brought more diversity to the Massachusetts Southcoast region, home to a significant Portuguese population. Changes resulted from an increase in Hispanic, Black and Asian populations alongside the well-established Portuguese communities in areas such as Attleboro, Fall […]
75 competing at 2011 Rally Portugal – Lisbon
Posted on 23 March 2011.
The 2011 WRC Rally Portugal takes place March 24-27, starting in Lisbon at Praça do Império and ending in Faro, Algarve. The rally is returning to Lisbon for the first time in 37 years. A total of 75 cars are on the entry list, and they will compete the 17 stages and 385kms across the […]
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Struggling schools face takeover – Fall River, MA
Posted on 23 March 2011.
The Fall River and Holyoke school systems may face a takeover by the state over the next year if they don’t significantly improve, said the Massachusetts Commissioner of Education Mitchell D. Chester. According to him the the two districts are among nine the state considers underperforming – either because of weak administrative practices or poor academic […]
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Aviagen Portuguese language website – Alabama
Posted on 23 March 2011.
The Aviagen Group, the world’s leading poultry breeding company, has launched a Portuguese version of its corporate website to give more customers online access to the company’s technical libraries and best practices. According to a company statement, Aviagen’s Portuguese language site is designed to serve Aviagen customers in some of its fastest-growing markets. Aviagen also […]
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Ericeira 1st European World Surf Reserve – Portugal
Posted on 22 March 2011.
Ericeira beach resort, off the coast of central Portugal, was named the first surf reserve in Europe by the international organization Save the Waves. The distinction is an international recognition for efforts in the preservation of natural resources. Save the Wabes also named Ericeira, along with Santa Cruz Beach in California, the two top world surfing reserves. […]
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