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Free French classes for teens start Jan. 8
LEWISTON — The Franco Center will host its first of the year session of “French for Teen” classes Jan. 8. The once a month get-together consists in a 90-minute session running from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Subsequent classes will be held on the second Thursday of every month until May. A full schedule of classes […]
French-language Christmas music at Franco Center’s La Rencontre
LEWISTON — Franco-American tradition will be on full display at the Franco Center, with a Christmas ham dinner followed by carols sung in French by a small choir at the next La Rencontre. The monthly event will take place on Thursday, Dec. 11, starting at 11:30 a.m. The cost of the meal and program is […]
French sing-along is Sept. 19 at USM LAC
LEWISTON — Community members are invited to participate in a French sing-along session at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, at the University of Southern Maine’s Lewiston-Auburn College, 51 Westminster St. Jacynthe Jacques, Aliette Couturier and friends will lead attendees in singing a selection of local Franco favorites such as “La Cantiniere” and “Vive la Compagnie.” […]
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 […]
Resident denied tax abatement asks for rehearing
WATERFORD — A property owner whose appeal for tax relief was denied Thursday by the Oxford County Board of Assessment Review has asked for an immediate rehearing. In a letter dated July 25 to Oxford County Administrator Scott Cole, John Howe, his wife, Deborah, and daughter, Virginia, whose property is in question, have requested a […]
Franco-American History Fair is June 21
LEWISTON — USM’s Franco-American Collection will host a Franco-American History Fair from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 21, at USM’s Lewiston-Auburn College. The event will feature exhibits from Maine historical societies, libraries, museums and genealogical groups with a Franco-American connection. Visitors will have the opportunity to visit exhibitors’ booths, to explore the diversity of […]
Fun in French session starts May 17
LEWISTON — The Franco Center will host its next session of Saturday morning “Fun in French” classes for children 4 to 10 years old beginning Saturday, May 17. The course consists of 90-minute sessions running from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday mornings. The five classes will take place over five weeks, starting May […]