LEWISTON — A history lesson about Franco-American immigrants turned into a discussion about working hard and meeting new challenges at the B Street Community Center. Doris Bonneau told Adult Basic Education English class students of the routes immigrants from Quebec took to the northeastern United States, the 10-hour shifts they had in mills and the […]
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Franco-American community frustrated by Paul LePage’s remarks
LEWISTON — Gov. Paul LePage frequently warns reporters and others he is not politically correct. But LePage’s penchant for poking fun at his own Franco-American heritage and roots has some Maine Francos seeing rouge. Earlier this week LePage said that the veto process laid out in the Maine Constitution is very clear. He then added, “Even […]
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Maine celebrates Franco-American Day
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Running like hell through the Twin Cities
LEWISTON — It was an unsettling night in the Twin Cities. The ghouls started to arrive before 5 p.m. Friday — witches, clowns, zombies, skeletons and various creatures of the night. They were there for the Run Like Hell 5K costume party, but they weren’t there to race, oh no. These ghastly beings were out […]
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Foundation helps Franco-Americans afford college
LEWISTON — Brady Dion is leaving his summer job in Sabattus on Sunday to go to college — but college is expensive, he said. An Oak Hill High School graduate, Dion is getting some help — thanks to high grades, community volunteering, Franco-American roots and Franco elders who left money in their wills to the […]
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Franco-American Collection launches online catalogue
LEWISTON — The Franco-American Collection at the University of Southern Maine has announced the launch of its new online catalogue. It is now possible to search the collection at the item level for the first time. Visitors to the site, powered by the Past Perfect museum software, can choose to browse items in the collection, […]
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Maine’s Franco-American task force set to meet Tuesday
AUGUSTA — A state legislative task force on Franco-Americans will hold its first public meeting Tuesday. The task force, established by the 125th Maine Legislature, is charged with gathering basic data about Franco-Americans and finding ways to promote and preserve the Franco-American heritage that is shared by many Maine residents. Among other things the task force […]