Paul C. Kelly Campos

A local nonprofit that helps immigrants and refugees is experiencing a surge in need for its services ahead of President-elect Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20

President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in for his second term Jan. 20. Anti-trans rhetoric was a key component of his campaign platform, coupled with promises to defund institutions that provide trans health care. Trans community health advocate Volta Tran says she’s focused on “not giving in to panic.”

Last Friday about 25 immigrants from around the South Coast and Massachusetts became U.S. citizens at a naturalization ceremony at the Immigrants’ Assistance Center in New Bedford. People from Angola, Brazil, Cape Verde, Denmark, Honduras, Haiti and other countries took the oath of allegiance

A group of over 80 students and community members shared their visions for the city’s school district at a forum held in South Providence Tuesday evening. Some said they lack good transportation options, necessary support, and adequate facilities

The rural town of Richmond typically splits the ballot, with residents voting for Democrats at the top and Republicans at the local level. This year saw that trend reversed, with Donald Trump winning the South County town and local Democrats taking most races at the bottom of the ballot