PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you. (Applause.) Muchas gracias. Thank you so much. Thank you very much.
President Castro, the people of Cuba, thank you so much for the warm welcome that I have received, that my family have received, and that our delegation has received. It is an extraordinary honor to be here today.
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The Chinese Historical Society of New England (CHSNE) and Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of New England (CCBA) have gained cooperation from the City of Boston to have offering tables available for Ching Ming (spring) and Ching Yau (fall).
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By Gilbert Ho
Mr Henry Yee, a beloved Chinatown community activist, passed away Saturday (March 19) afternoon peacefully. He was admitted to South Cove Nursing home a month ago with health issue and turned worst last few weeks. His age was 88.
Henry Yee took this picture in Boston Chinatown in 2015(bostonese.com file photo).
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By Leland Cheung, Candidate for State Senate
I wanted to share some exciting news with you: I’m running for State Senate.
Leland Cheung(left) greets Medford resident Beatrice Lee at an event in Chinatown.
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By Xinming Li, bostonese.com
Malden, Mass., March 16, 2016– Mayor Gary Christenson, State Representative Paul Donato, City Councillor John Matheson, Police Chief Kevin Molis, employees and residents recently attended the Grand Opening of Ming’s Seafood, a new restaurant located on Pleasant Street at the site of the former Family Dollar Store.
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Lexington, Mass., March 14, 2016, — Since its call for donations last month, the Chinese Association of Lexington (CAAL) has received over $12,500 for Peter Liang Legal Fund. CALL will deliver the donation as soon as possible according to an email by Hua Wang of CAAL.
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Quincy, Mass., March 12, 2015, — State Representative Tackey Chan (D-Quincy) of the Second Norfolk District held his campaign kickoff fundraiser at The Fours Restaurant in Quincy on March 10. Over 200 people attended the event.
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By John Kerry, Secretary of State
On behalf of President Obama, the Department of State, and the people of the United States, Teresa and I offer our warmest congratulations to His Holiness Pope Francis on the third anniversary of his election as Bishop of Rome and leader of the Roman Catholic Church.
Pope Francis visited the White House in Sept. 2016 (file photo).
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Washington, DC, March 8, 2015, — President Obama recently named 105 researchers as recipients of the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers, the highest honor bestowed by the United States Government on science and engineering professionals in the early stages of their independent research careers. The winners will receive their awards at a Washington, DC ceremony this spring.
Bozhi Tian received a doctoral degree from Harvard University(file photo).
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By Xinming Li, bostonese.com
Newton, Mass., March 8, 2016, — The 2nd annual Newton China Day will take place this Saturday, March 12, at Newton City Hall. It will be in the second month of the Year of Monkey on the Lunar calendar then. This event is presented by Newton Chinese Language School (NCLS) and Chinese American Association of Newton (CAAN).
（R to L)Yongqi Deng (Board Chair) ，Mayor Setti Warren，Linda Paulet, director of culture office, Superintendent David A. Fleishman (Superintendent)，and NCLS principle Ling Zhang pose for a picture at 2015 Newton China Day.
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