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 Marcelino R. GomesNEW BEDFORD — Marcelino R. "Charlie" Gomes, 87, of New Bedford died October 20, 2008 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of Priscilla B. "Pat" (Burgo) Gomes.

Born in New Bedford, the son of the late John R. and Eugenia (Andrade) Gomes, he lived in New Bedford all of his life.

Mr. Gomes was formerly employed as a custodian at the T.A. Green Sc... Read More

We, Brazilians, got really stupefied when we read or hear people from the US or Europe placing doubts about Amazon Region rights of possession.  It sounds more amazing that this theme becomes stronger while mankind goes forward significantly in almost all aspects of human values, except as for ethics or honesty, as it seems.  It is known worldwide the US external politics usage for passing over basic principles of rights, while displays the flag of his noble mission of keeping the worl... Read More

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Ilda D. CenteioFAIRHAVEN — Ilda D. Centeio, 74, of New Bedford, died Oct. 6, 2008. Wife of Alberto Centeio and daughter of the late Emmanuel & Palmira (D'Oliveira) Lopes.

Born in Brava, Cape Verde, residing in the U.S. for 40 years. She was a communicant of Our Lady of the Assumption Church.

Survivors include her husband; 2 sons, Jean-Pierre Lopes & John-Claude DeBurgo; 2 daughters... Read More

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George L. Gomes

NEW BEDFORD — George L. "Jake" "The Hummer" Gomes, 62, of New Bedford died October 3, 2008 at home after a courageous battle. He was the husband of Roberta J. (Roderick) Gomes.

Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Antonio "Geech" and Lydia (Freitas) Gomes, he lived in New Bedford all of his life.

He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Assumpti... Read More

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Two Cape Verde women arrested with nearly 5 kg of cocaine
Praia, Cape Verde – Police have arrested two Cape Verde women who arrived at Praia International Airport with nearly 5 kg of cocaine, police sources said on Monday. The women, aged 20 and 30, who arrived from the Brazilian city of Fortaleza on Sunday, concealed the drugs in their bags, police said.

Cape Verde is on... Read More