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Category Archives: News

‘My Little Story Book’ by Connie Michaud

Education & Our Heritage, NewsBy Denise ScammonMarch 14, 2023

Copyright 2007. Written by Connie Michaud; dictated to Sue Trumble Note from Denise: My grandmother was Dorothy Leona Michaud, born in St. Agathe, Maine, in 1913 and died in Lewiston,…

Saint Louis Church in New Auburn

Education & Our Heritage, NewsBy Denise ScammonFebruary 23, 2023

Background of Saint Louis Church in New Auburn’s “Little Canada”  St. Louis parish at 32 Dunn Street was established in 1902 and served the mostly French Canadian neighborhood in New…

Dance Card from 1933

Education & Our Heritage, NewsBy Denise ScammonDecember 30, 2022

This dance card, which is more like a booklet, from 1933 was donated to our Franco American Heritage Museum Collection. Dance cards sometimes had a fancy cover or a logo…

FRANCO CENTER: Our Significance, part 7

Education & Our Heritage, NewsBy Denise ScammonNovember 7, 2022

When the former St. Mary’s Church was in danger of being demolished, the Franco Center convinced the Roman Catholic Diocese in Portland to transfer ownership to the Center. We are…

FRANCO CENTER: Our Significance, part 6

Education & Our Heritage, NewsBy Denise ScammonNovember 6, 2022

With your participation, the Franco Center will continue as it has for 22 years to reverse situations of cultural loss and missed opportunity in our multi-purpose facility where history, culture,…

FRANCO CENTER: Our Significance, part 5

Education & Our Heritage, NewsBy Denise ScammonNovember 5, 2022

Another reason the Franco Center is important to our community: There is a need to continue redevelopment of Lewiston-Auburn’s mills and historic structures in order to keep the local economy…

FRANCO CENTER: Our Significance, part 4

Education & Our Heritage, NewsBy Denise ScammonNovember 4, 2022

Another reason the Franco Center is historically significant for our community, state, and worldwide: Franco-American traditions are dying out. In Lewiston-Auburn, the generation of people who lived the immigration experience…

FRANCO CENTER: Our Significance, part 3

Education & Our Heritage, NewsBy Denise ScammonNovember 3, 2022

This is one reason why the Franco Center is important: Franco-Americans represent the second largest ethnic group in New England, numbering approximately two million people. They are the largest ethnic…

FRANCO CENTER: Our Significance, part 2

Education & Our Heritage, NewsBy Denise ScammonNovember 1, 2022

The Franco Center’s early board members and staff created an impressive 428-seat Performance Hall in the Upper Hall of the former St. Mary’s Catholic Church with a yearly Performance Series…

FRANCO CENTER: Our Significance, part 1

Education & Our Heritage, NewsBy Denise ScammonNovember 1, 2022

Our original commitment upon forming as a nonprofit was to document and showcase the contributions of Franco-Americans, who represent approximately two million people in New England, including 300,000 in Maine.…

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Riverfront Performing Arts & Events

Our identity as “Riverfront Performing Arts and Events, Founded by Franco Americans” unites the French Canadian immigrant heritage, the location along the riverfront, and the types of activities we host in our venue. We provide live performing arts and events that transform and engage our audiences and that enrich our community. Riverfront is a vibrant and energetic center where diverse stories and cultures are shared. We are grateful to live in a community that supports our mission and vision.

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