Save Our Stones 2022
Photo caption: From our photo files comes this photo of the last mass held at St. Mary’s Church in the year 2000. The year 2022 marks the 22nd year of…
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Meet the Clock Maker: Alphee Pratte
.LEWISTON—You can see the ornate clock built by Alphee Pratte (1923-2012) in the upstairs lobby of the Gendron Franco Center. His children–Solange Pepin, Jean Pratte, Bibianne Laliberte, and Camille Laliberte–donated…
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Mallett Brothers Concert postponed until June
PHOTO CAPTION: The Mallett Brothers will headline a concert at the Gendron Franco Center with the Greg Boardman Trio as the opening act. Tickets can be purchased at 207-689-2000 or online at…
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Recipe: Cretons
Recipe: Cretons A delicious French-Canadian pate de maison. Makes 3 cups. Cooking time: 1 hour Ingredients: 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 1 clove garlic, coarsely chopped 1 Cup milk 1…
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Crepes: Delicate and delicious pancakes
Crepes, a recipe shared by Rita Dube French crepes are thin and delicate pancakes that can be filled with anything you like, such as fresh fruit, chocolate sauce, and whipped cream, according…
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Winter Extravaganza 2021 fundraiser deemed a success
LEWISTON–Gendron Franco Center staff and board members have called the Winter Extravaganza fundraiser held Friday, Dec. 17, 2021 a success. Board President Elaine Roop welcomed the audience to the event…
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Tourtiere aka Meat Pie Recipe
Tourtiére A traditional Franco-American Christmas and New Year’s Eve dish. This is Rita Dube’s personal recipe. Ingredients: 2 lbs. ground pork ¾ lb. ground beef 3 large potatoes 1 large onion…
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UPDATE Franco Winter Extravaganza to be held one night only Dec. 17
LEWISTON—The Gendron Franco Center has announced today that its Franco Winter Extravaganza will be held one night only. The holiday show will start at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17. The show is…
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Patrons at December’s La Rencontre happy to reconnect with friends, staff
LEWISTON—There were many reasons to be happy at La Rencontre held Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021 at the Gendron Franco Center: the musical entertainment, Franco meal, and reconnecting in person with friends and…
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UPDATE Holiday event to feature light show, dance, and music Dec 17 only
LEWISTON—The Gendron Franco Center will host its Franco Winter Extravaganza fundraiser on Dec. 17, in its upstairs Performance Hall, complete with a holiday light show, live music, and performance dance.…
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