WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of illegal immigrants in the U.S. has dropped for the first time in 20 years as substantially fewer undocumented workers from Mexico, Latin America and elsewhere are crossing the border in search of jobs, an independent research group says.

The Bodo de Leite procession filled the streets of the city this morning and early afternoon with colorful displays of Azorean culture.

FAIRHAVEN  - For decades, Portuguese and Fairhaven residents have been gathering and celebrating to the sounds and tastes of the Our Lady of the Angels Feast at Saint Mary’s Church.   
    As the feast’s 80th anniversary approaches, thousands are ready to pack the streets with laughter to enjoy eight decades of tradition and cultural displays.

New Bedford - The excitement is building into anticipation for the return of the fifth International Whaleboat Regatta to be held in New Bed ford.

PAWTUCKET — With the political climate in Rhode Island warming up, the Portuguese American Citizens Committee [PACC] decided to present a forum wherein candidates would make a presentation to members of the Portuguese community about their platforms.
    “The 2010 Candidates Night for the Portuguese Community” held Aug. 12 at the Portuguese Social Club attracted nearly 100 people.

RUSSELL CONTRERAS
Associated Press Writer

BOSTON (AP) — Minutes after Annetta Luc rose her right hand to take her oath as a United States citizen, she had a pen in hand and was using it to make sure her new country heard her voice.

BOSTON — Neto Heraldo, a former staff member of the Consulate General of Brazil in Boston, has set up an association to receive complaints about Brazilian diplomacy around the world as he is accusing Ambassador Mário Saade, former consul general in the city, of administrative misconduct and neglect.