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Pese a la incertidumbre, comunidad latina celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana
En medio de la preocupación por las detenciones migratorias, sacerdotes, artistas y residentes de New Bedford comparten lo que esta celebración significa para ellos este año.
Despite uncertainty, Latino community celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Amid concern over immigration arrests, New Bedford priests, artists and residents share what this celebration means to them this year.
Alfonso D. Acevedo
In RI’s Hispanic community, when someone says the name “Alfonso Acevedo,” you would immediately think of the journalist who founded the American News more than 34 years ago. Since its founding in 1992, the newspaper’s mission has been to inform its community. As of today, it is…
Suicide Prevention Training - Wednesday September 30, 2026
Elvys Ruiz
It was an act of kindness that brought Elvys Ruiz to the US and to Rhode Island. When Elvys found out that a man, James Edward Parsons, was looking for Latin American playwrights’ works to translate and publish, he sent out a colleague’s play. That same publisher eventually…
A Father’s Example: Jorge F. Cárdenas – A Life Dedicated to Serving Others
Born in Peru, Jorge F. Cárdenas built a life defined by service, education, and opportunity. After a successful career in industrial and labor relations in Peru, he immigrated to the United States in 1993 and made Rhode Island his home, where he devoted decades to strengthening…
OUR HERITAGE. OUR FUTURE.: Guest Editor’s Letter
Every Hispanic Heritage Month, we are given an opportunity to look back.We celebrate the pioneers who came before us, the traditions they preserved, the institutions they built, and the sacrifices they made so generations that followed could have opportunities they did not.That…
Fall River Forever Paws Ringo is very intelligent, playful, and hilarious to watch
Meet Fall River Forever Paws Pet of the Week Ringo! Ringo’s passions in life include all manners of food and snacks, being dramatic in situations that require approximately zero drama, and cosplaying as Doctor Eggman from the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise in his free time. Ringo…
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - APPLICATIONS NEEDED!!
The Planning Board will have a vacancy as of November 1st and there are no applications on file. Please apply today!
From Cages to Condos: Shelter Cats Get ‘Purrfect Spaces’ in Fall River
FALL RIVER ─ Shelter life just got a little better for some cats and kittens waiting for their forever homes at the Animal Rescue League of Fall River with the new initiative, Purrfect Spaces Project, which replaces cold metal cages with comfortable kitty condominiums and suites.…
Fall River man’s tragic fall leaves family raising funds for funeral
The family of Antonio Araujo is asking for support after a sudden fall led to a devastating brain injury and a decision to take him off life support. According to his nephew, Steven, Antonio stumbled, fell backward, and struck the back of his head. The fall caused a large…
2026 Veterans Day Parade Entry Form Now Available
Organizations, community groups and individuals are invited to submit an entry to participate in the 2026 South Kingstown Veterans Day Parade.