The Nonprofit Organization Offers First, Second, and Booster Doses at Weekly Vaccination Clinics The Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS) has vaccinated more than 1,300 community members at its weekly COVID-19 vaccination clinics since June of 2021. The health and social services organization has been promoting the clinics at its offices…
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Sopa de Pedra or stone soup is a traditional Portuguese soup. It is more associated with the city of Almeirim, which is located in the heart of the Ribatejo region of Portugal and is considered the city of Portuguese stone soup. The Portuguese Legend A poor friar, while on a…
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The President of the Azores Regional Government, José Manuel Bolieiro, today reiterated the call for vaccination against covid-19, recalling that the protective effect of vaccines is “scientific evidence”, and this ensures greater individual and community defense. “It is now scientific evidence that vaccines have a protective effect,” stressed José Manuel…
Celebrating With Favorites From Her 20-Year Career And Songs From Her Latest CD, Mariza Sings Amália “Mariza’s vibrant sound and presence have established her as both the leading fado interpreter today, and a major international star.” RENÉE FLEMING “Mariza’s achievement has been in glamorizing and modernizing fado for a new generation” CNN en…
Organization Assisted More Than 525 Families with Food, Rental and Utility Costs More than 60 community members, staff, board members, and supporters took part in the Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS) 2021 Annual Meeting on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, to learn about MAPS’ main achievements for the fiscal year…
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Takes Place December 9, 2021, at 490 Central Street The Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS) is inviting the community to attend the grand opening of the organization’s new Lowell office in the heart of the Portuguese-speaking community at 490 Central Street. The inauguration ceremony will take place on Thursday, December…
The International Portuguese Music Awards (IPMA) has found a new home in Providence, Rhode Island. During the launch party, which takes place on Saturday, November 20 of this year, IPMA will reveal some details of what people can expect to see at the next awards show. There will be entertainment…
“De Cá P’ra Lá” is the first late-night talk show produced in the diaspora for the RTP Açores. Made in New Bedford, MA, and hosted by Ricardo Farias it is Inspired by the American night show format and focuses on the success of local artists, and personalities from the Portuguese…
Washington, Nov 5, 2021 (Lusa) – The US Congress on Friday night approved US President Joe Biden’s broad infrastructure investment plan. Joe Biden must now sign the text to allow it to go into effect. The adoption of this 1.2 trillion dollar plan by the House of Representatives is a…
The Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS) raised over $180,000 at its 50+1 Anniversary Gala on October 9, 2021, at the Boston Marriott Cambridge Hotel. The event celebrated the “MAPS Builders”, a group of more than 80 people who contributed significantly to the creation and development of the health and…
CHICAGO, Oct. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — United announced the largest transatlantic expansion in its history, Azores, Portugal is one of the new destinations. This new route set to begin in Spring 2022 – is not served by any other North American carrier. Additionally, next year, United will add new flights…
08 October 2021The webinar “Online Public Services – Registration and Notary Public Services”, which will take place on October 11th between 2:00 pm and 4:45 pm (Lisbon time). The webinar seeks to strengthen the use of electronic tools, particularly by citizens living abroad, through a more efficient public service, with…
Tonight’s fado night took place at the Grupo Desportivo da Mouraria, housed in a former palace of the Távora family and located high in the hills of Lisbon’s Mouraria neighborhood. The concert headlined the fadista Teresa Siqueira, a 50-year veteran of fado who, despite her widespread recognition, performs only on…
From Drums to the Microphone One of the most recognizable voices heard through the airwaves, and not only, is the voice of Dionísio Garcia. From the tone to his linguistic capacities, Garcia dominates the language of Camões (the poet laureate) notwithstanding having immigrated to the United States in 1980. “……
We remember that it was 2 years ago on April 1 that the crystal clear, loving voice of Suzy Fagundes passed into eternity and left her mark on our Hearts. Suzy Fagundes (Suzanne Fagundes) of New Bedford, passed away at Massachusetts General Hospital on April 1, 2019. She was 36…