Tag Archives: Auburn Maine

A Franco-American chance encounter with Queen Elizabeth in Montreal

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Gerard Dennison of Auburn, Maine, wrote a social media story about the chance encounter he experienced with the late Queen Elizabeth II, when she was in Montreal, Canada with her family to attend the 1976, Olympic games. After requesting permission to publish in this blog (below) about his rare chance experience, I was able to […]

Franco-American memorial for Father Normand Carpentier

He was a gentle spirit who was very proud to be a Franco-American. We met Father Normand E. Carpentier when he was an assistant pastor at All Saints Parish, in Brunwick, ME. At one time, he was a guest of the local French group, a gathering of 8 friends who continue to meet for lunch, […]

Soldiers and sailors coming home – Franco-American Veterans

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Veterans stories are fascinating because of the histories they teach us about the unusual times when each person served in the military. On May 23, 2017, the University of Southern Maine Lewiston Auburn College (USM LAC FAC) will host a program to honor these important histories, including exhibits and presentations from distinguished veterans. I am […]