L’histoire de l’immigration ce qui est vieux est à nouveau. Maine’s immigration history is documented in the Maine Historical Society’s Memory Network and re-told in every Franco-American family’s genealogy, like those written in “Immigrants from the North”. French-Canadians by the thousands immigrated to Maine from Quebec and the Maritime provinces during the 19th and 20th […]
A feature-length documentary produced by the Acadian filmmaker Phil Comeau tells the story of jockey Ron Turcotte, who, along with his legendary horse Secretariat, in 1973, won the prestigious American Triple Crown, meaning the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness and the Belmont. A movie trailer website is here Information about the documentary film about the famous […]
Nova Scotia: Beaucoup événements à Congrès mondial acadien 2024! The 2024 Congress is planned to be held in the municipalities of Argyle and Clare in southwestern Nova Scotia. Check out the Women’s Summit during Congrès mondial acadien 2024 (CMA 2024). “We have prepared a wide-ranging, inspiring program that addresses a wide range of concerns present in the daily lives of women,” says Jeannine Riant, Head […]
Headline font does not accept l’accent circonflexe (circumflex) – â, ê, î, ô, û – so, therefore, I titled Recettes de Pâques in English. Three family recipes are among those in my personal collection, to serve on Easter or delicious anytime of year. (1) Easter Soda Bread with dried cranberries (2) Muriel Poulin’s Navet et […]
Nine nominees were inducted into the Franco-American Hall of Fame on March 12 2024, during ceremonies hosted by the Maine Legislature. Inductees added to the Hall of Fame roster in 2024, are recommended for induction by the bi-partisan Franco-American Caucus in the legislature, chaired by Rep. Margaret Craven of Lewiston. Inductees in 2024, are Donald […]
AUGUSTA, ME: Merci Maine legislators! Excellent day of recognition in the Augusta State House honoring Franco-American Hall of Fame inductees: Donald Bisson of Biddeford, Robert Chenard of Waterville, Dr. Fern Dejardins of St. Agatha, Denis Ledoux of Lewiston/Lisbon, Victor, Mary Michaud of Augusta, Cathie Pelletier of Allagash, Danielle Sylvester of Winslow, Cecile Thornton of Lewiston […]
French history and language in North America formally began in 1604, with the settlement on St. Croix Island, and the subject is the genesis for the film “Une histoire sur le goût de la langue”. This historic educational documentary describes, with expert narratives, how the French language managed to evolve and survive, in spite of […]
LEWISTON, Maine- At the Franco Center located on Cedar Street in the heart of Lewiston, a gathering is brewing on March 18th, that promises to blend culinary delights with a dash of intellectual challenge. On March 18, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Franco Center is set to host ‘Poutine, Pea Soup & Trivia,’ […]
BRUNSWICK, Me– A well deserved recognition for Mr. Claude Bonang, was reported by Stacey Frizzle-Edgerton, the People Plus organizaiton’s executive director in February’s monthly newsletter. On January 16, the Maine Legislature joined with the Rotary Club of Brunswick and People Plus in Brunswick, to present Mr. Bonang with a Paul Harris Fellow, a prestigious Rotary […]
50 Years celebration for the Franco-American Collection in Lewiston: An anniversary exhibit and party invitation,.on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 6:30 PM. A Franco-American Collection legacy celebration tribute to benefactor Madeleine Dinora Giguère (1925-2004). My meeting with Madeleine Giguère started with an unexpected telephone call from a gentleman who was reading the Franco-American columns published in […]
