Life Along the Rails — Armand Vachon on Love & Work Between Quebec & Maine
Armand was born 1932 in Moosehead, Maine, a small town north of Greenville. He spent much of his life moving back and forth along the rail lines between Quebec and Maine.
A Farm & Family — The Lives of Women in Lower Canada
In the early 1800s, agriculture and family-life were very interwoven—this article takes a brief look into the historical roles of women in Lower Canada.
Le Réveillon — A Look Back at Franco Holiday Celebrations
What are some of the customs of French speakers in North America? The traditions go back further than you might think.
Quelque Chose ou Amanchure? — A Short Look into the Roots of French in North America
What is the difference between “frette” and “froide”? Student Dylan Smart-Pelletier takes a look at the history of the French language in North America.
Everyone’s Invited — A Few Franco Wedding Traditions
As with all cultures, there were many traditions involved in a wedding. Two traditions of note in French-Canadian and Franco-American weddings are the “Sock Dance” and/or the “Trough Dance.”
Tying In — Antoinette Therrien Remembers Lewiston
Marie Antoinette Josephine Bussiere Therrien recounts her life working at the Bates and Libbey Mills, and remembers the differences then and now.
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