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St. Mary’s Church before and after rehabilitation

NewsBy Denise ScammonAugust 12, 2022

St. Mary’s Church, a historically significant building, has undergone repair work, improvements, and rehabilitation work under the stewardship of the Franco Center, a nonprofit organization that hosts live performances and…

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Fundraising efforts underway for building repairs and improvements

NewsBy Denise ScammonAugust 12, 2022

The former St. Mary’s Church, now the Franco Center, is a historically significant building that is now a center for performing arts, weddings, community events, and more. The church was…

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Architectural and historical facts about the Franco Center building

NewsBy Denise ScammonAugust 9, 2022

National Register of Historic Places Registration Form 1995 written by architect Russell Wright (2022 updates will be added)  St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston, Maine 04240, Androscoggin…

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Calendar Raffle Winners through July 31, 2022

NewsBy Denise ScammonAugust 2, 2022

1-Jul Ruth Linnehan 2-Jul Heather Hunter 3-Jul Doris Welding 4-Jul Theresa Labbe 5-Jul Erika Douglass 6-Jul Irene McNaughton 7-Jul Heather Hunter 8-Jul Rachel Cyr 9-Jul Pauline Perham 10-Jul Arthur Fortin…

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Dedication of St. Mary’s organ 1935

EventsBy Denise ScammonAugust 2, 2022

The organ at St. Mary’s Church  The formal dedication of the organ at St. Mary’s Church on October 14, 1935 was indeed the musical event of the year staged by…

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Anchor and Cross Symbolism

Education & Our Heritage, NewsBy Denise ScammonJuly 26, 2022

The anchor is a Christian symbol of safety, hope, and security, for its primary function is that of mooring a ship or boat. The safety of a ship in dangerous…

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Thursday Night Live kick off is July 14, runs through August

NewsBy Denise ScammonJuly 6, 2022

Thursday Night Live will kick off on July 14, 2022. Every Thursday night throughout the summer you can have fun at the Franco Center! Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Happy…

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Visit us to see the Madonna at the Franco before it’s moved to the Basilica

NewsBy Denise ScammonJune 24, 2022

Updated to add: The Basilica is creating a home for religious items from local Catholic churches that have closed over the years. These items, such as our beautiful Madonna medallion,…

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Dr. Shah visits rehearsal of play that features him as super hero

NewsBy Denise ScammonJune 24, 2022

LEWISTON–Dr. Nirav Shah, director of Maine Center for Disease Control, a trusted source of public health announcements regarding COVID-19, visited the Franco Center on Friday, June 24, 2022, to see…

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La Rencontre on June 23, 2022 had a great turnout!

NewsBy Denise ScammonJune 24, 2022

LEWISTON–St-Jean-Baptiste was the theme of La Rencontre held at the Franco Center on Thursday, June 23, 2022. There were 120 guests in attendance including Governor Janet Mills, Lewiston Mayor Carl…

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Upcoming Events

Oct 28
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Midcoast Symphony Orchestra’s ‘Soulful Expressions’ concert Oct. 28

Oct 29
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Fiddle-icious afternoon concert Oct. 29 at Franco Center

Nov 1
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Dance lessons with Jake in the morning

Nov 4
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Battle of the Blends at the Franco Center Nov. 4

Nov 8
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Dance lessons with Jake in the morning

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Franco Center

The Franco Center is a Maine nonprofit with EIN 01-0536445. Our legal name is Franco-American Heritage Center at St. Mary's. We provide live performing arts and events that transform and engage our audiences and that enrich our community. Franco Center is a vibrant and energetic venue 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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