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Article 1 of 63

TEACHER TAKES A POETIC WALK DOWN MEMORY LANE

Published on Thursday, December 26, 1996    Page: 5E

© 1996 Blethen Maine Newspapers, Inc.

Christmas memories are special for any family, but one Franco-American has come up with an especially engaging way of passing traditions to future generations.

Brunswick college teacher, Claude B. Bonang, has written a nostalgic book of poems that details his family's stories and traditions. He applies his talents as a ukulele musician and poet to ``Memories in Verse,'' an extraordinary collection of original lyrics that subsequently describes virtually all the traditions experiences by his proud F

Memo: Juliana L'Heureux's column about southern Maine's Franco-American population appears Thursdays. She can be contacted by writing to: P.O. Box 1023, Sanford, Maine 04073, telephone 324-7494.

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Article 2 of 63

GENEALOGICAL SOCIETIES MAY PROVIDE HELP IN FAMILY SEARCH

Published on Thursday, December 19, 1996    Page: 6E

© 1996 Blethen Maine Newspapers, Inc.

Franco-American genealogies are probably the easiest of any ethnic group to trace because, up until very recently, the families were almost exclusively Roman Catholic.

This fact subjected the families to quite precise parish census records. Nevertheless, even with the amazing accuracy in their genealogy records, there are still difficult problems that can trip up a well-intentioned researcher.

Memo: Juliana L'Heureux's column about southern Maine's Franco-American population appears Thursdays. She can be contacted by writing to: P.O. Box 1023, Sanford, Maine 04073, telephone 324-7494.

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Article 3 of 63

FAMILY RECIPE FOR TOURTIERE JUST IN TIME FOR `LES FETES'

Published on Thursday, December 12, 1996    Page: 7E

© 1996 Blethen Maine Newspapers, Inc.

It is time for Franco-Americans to look for their family tourtiere recipes. Typically, readers will ask for copies of the collection I have accumulated, including the L'Heureux family recipe.

One familiar anecdote comes from reader Jean Morin-Garvey, who describes how her memere prepared the traditional pork pie during ``les fetes'' (the holidays).

Memo: Juliana L'Heureux's column about southern Maine's Franco-American population appears Thursdays. She can be contacted by writing to: P.O. Box 1023, Sanford, Maine 04073, telephone 324-7494.

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Article 4 of 63

NEW YEAR'S PORTLAND BUILDS A BIGGER PARTY

Published on Thursday, December 5, 1996    Page: 16D

© 1996 Blethen Maine Newspapers, Inc.

Those of you who can plan beyond Christmas might want to take note of this year's New Year's Eve festivities in downtown Portland. The schedule for the 13th annual New Year's/Portland is due out this weekend, and it features more than ever.

Family and children's programs have been expanded, and new venues have been added to make up for the loss of old ones - most notably the State Theatre, which will not likely be open this year because its owners and operators are feuding.

Memo: Ben Monaghan is a free-lance writer who lives in Portland.

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Article 5 of 63

ORATORIO CHORALES HELP PROMOTE FRENCH LANGUAGE

Published on Thursday, December 5, 1996    Page: 6E

© 1996 Blethen Maine Newspapers, Inc.

There are, thankfully, some successful efforts by community groups who want to promote the French language and culture in Maine through education.

One example is a French music and history program sponsored jointly by the Oratorio Chorale in Brunswick, the Androscoggin Chorale of Lewiston/Auburn, the Maine Chamber Ensemble musicians, and six Southern Maine area high schools.

Memo: Juliana L'Heureux's column about southern Maine's Franco-American population appears Thursdays. She can be contacted by writing to: P.O. Box 1023, Sanford, Maine 04073, telephone 324-7494.

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Article 6 of 63

THANKSGIVING GETS FRANCO-AMERICAN COOKS UP EARLY

Published on Thursday, November 28, 1996    Page: 8E

© 1996 Blethen Maine Newspapers, Inc.

Thanksgiving traditions for Franco-Americans are a blend of two familiar cultures - American and French-Canadian. Although the holiday is American, it is special because the ideas of bringing families together is so important to Franco-Americans. It is, perhaps, a formal reason to host a family reunion.

Franco-American families love Thanksgiving, but they celebrate with a few different traditions. First of all, the principal meal is usually held around noon or 1 p.m. This means, of course, that Fra

Memo: Juliana L'Heureux's column about southern Maine's Franco-American population appears Thursdays. She can be contacted by writing to: P.O. Box 1023, Sanford, Maine 04073, telephone 324-7494.

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Article 7 of 63

FRANCO-AMERICANS SHOULD WRITE DOWN THEIR HISTORIES

Published on Thursday, November 21, 1996    Page: 7E

© 1996 Blethen Maine Newspapers, Inc.

As America's first generation of Franco-American families became amalgamated into the U.S. cultural mainstream, it is more important than ever to remember their roots.

Families should be documenting their genealogies and writing stories about their histories. These informal documents eventually become absolute treasures to future generations who will undoubtedly ask about their own roots. It is an easy task! It only takes someone with a pen and paper who is willing to write a story in ordinary, eve

Memo: Juliana L'Heureux's column about southern Maine's Franco-American population appears Thursdays. She can be contacted by writing to: P.O. Box 1023, Sanford, Maine 04073, telephone 324-7494.

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Article 8 of 63

MEMOIR RECALLS OLD-TIME LUMBERING DAYS IN MAINE

Published on Thursday, November 14, 1996    Page: 7E

© 1996 Blethen Maine Newspapers, Inc.

In light of the recent information about forestry practices in Maine, it is interesting to recollect the way the state's industry used to be when many French Canadian men were the hard-driving lumberjacks of the industry.

An informative biography written by one ordinary Franco-American named Andrew J. Redmond recalls some of these old practices with vivid detail. Redmond's narrative about river driving logs down the river at Skowhegan will no doubt rekindle intense visual images for people who don'

Memo: Juliana L'Heureux's column about southern Maine's Franco-American population appears Thursdays. She can be contacted by writing to: P.O. Box 1023, Sanford, Maine 04073, telephone 324-7494.

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Article 9 of 63

`FRENCH IMMERSION' TRIP IS PLANNED TO MARTINIQUE

Published on Thursday, November 7, 1996    Page: 7E

© 1996 Blethen Maine Newspapers, Inc.

Readers are always asking how to improve their French language skills. Some people explain how they grew up speaking French, but have either let their skills lapse over the years or simply say they want to learn to speak ``good French.'' It is rare to hear a Frencophone American claim that they are confident about their French.

Paul Genova, a Portland physician, wrote several months ago asking about where he could find a ``Parisian'' French immersion program where he could improve his skills.

Memo: Juliana L'Heureux's column about southern Maine's Franco-American population appears Thursdays. She can be contacted by writing to: P.O. Box 1023, Sanford, Maine 04073, telephone 324-7494.

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Article 10 of 63

FRUGALITY SERVED FRANCO-AMERICANS WELL OVER THE YEARS

Published on Thursday, October 31, 1996    Page: 8E

© 1996 Blethen Maine Newspapers, Inc.

Two endearing character traits of Franco-Americans are an uncanny ability to stretch a dollar, and an inclination for good business. Frugality, in particular, has served large Franco-American families well over the years.

Without this trait, many families would have literally starved to death, especially during the Great Depression years of the 1930s, when so many of them were just settling into New England. Indeed, at a time in our country's history when people had very little money, Franco-Americ

Memo: Juliana L'Heureux's column about southern Maine's Franco-American population appears Thursdays. She can be contacted by writing to: P.O. Box 1023, Sanford, Maine 04073, telephone 324-7494.

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Article 11 of 63

QUEBEC CITY MAKES IMPRESSION ON AMERICAN VISITORS

Published on Thursday, October 24, 1996    Page: 7E

© 1996 Blethen Maine Newspapers, Inc.

Quebec City is only about 600 miles north for most Mainers, but culturally it is worlds away. French, of course, is the dominant language in the Quebec Province. Also, unlike many New Englanders of French descent, the Quebecers take pride in their history, genealogy, and traditions. Readers who make the trip are quick to say how impressed they are with their visit. Even though I am not a Franco-American. . .visiting Quebec is delightful because it's so nearby and yet so culturally different from Maine,''

Memo: Juliana L'Heureux's column about southern Maine's Franco-American population appears Thursdays. She can be contacted by writing to: P.O. Box 1023, Sanford, Maine 04073, telephone 324-7494.

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Article 12 of 63

LAURA RUESING
ANDREW WILCOX

Published on Sunday, October 20, 1996    Page: 9G

© 1996 Blethen Maine Newspapers, Inc.

The wedding of Laura Ruesing and Andrew Wilcox took place June 29 at the Old Red Church. A reception followed at Charlie Biegg's at the Crossing, Windham.

The bride is the daughter of Henry Ruesing and Margaret Cicalese, both of New Milford, Conn. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Wilcox of Gorham.

Caption: PHOTO: b&w

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Article 13 of 63

ACADIANS TAKING PRIDE IN REVIVING THEIR TRADITIONS

Published on Thursday, October 17, 1996    Page: 6E

© 1996 Blethen Maine Newspapers, Inc.

Acadians are finding positive ways to connect with their French-Canadian roots.

In Louisiana, many Acadians are reviving their French language and culture following more than 200 years of American assimilation. They are also building bridges with Canadian counterparts living in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, the very places where their French ancestors were deported from nearly 250 years ago, in 1755, when the British exiled thousands of them by ship to places around the world.

Memo: Juliana L'Heureux's column about southern Maine's Franco-American population appears Thursdays. She can be contacted by writing to: P.O. Box 1023, Sanford, Maine 04073, telephone 324-7494.

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Article 14 of 63

BOOK EXPLAINS THE COMMON ORIGINS OF FRENCH NAMES

Published on Thursday, October 10, 1996    Page: 8E

© 1996 Blethen Maine Newspapers, Inc.

Although some French names have become anglicized over the years, there are nevertheless interesting translations and stories that coincide with origins of the most common names. A recent telephone call from Maine legislator John Martin reminded me that ``Violet'' (as noted in a column about Franco-Americans in politics) was wrongly reported. The name is actually ``Violette.'' Unfortunately, Martin's call reminded me how easy it is to inadvertently anglicize French names.

Some names, like ``Barbier

Memo: Juliana L'Heureux's column about southern Maine's Franco-American population appears Thursdays. She can be contacted by writing to: P.O. Box 1023, Sanford, Maine 04073, telephone 324-7494.

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Article 15 of 63

AUTHENTIC FRANCO-AMERICAN RECIPES HARD TO COME BY

Published on Thursday, October 3, 1996    Page: 8E

© 1996 Blethen Maine Newspapers, Inc.

Although Franco-American food is a subject that generates lots of interest, there is, sadly, no one source for finding the ethnic recipes. Claudette Dube of South Portland asks where recipes of Franco-American food can be found?

Dube writes, ``I work at the South Portland Public Library. We get students who come in searching for recipes of certain countries of heritages. We are limited, however, in our authentic Canadian-Franco-American collection of recipes. What do you recommend?''

Like the

Memo: Juliana L'Heureux's column about southern Maine's Franco-American population appears Thursdays. She can be contacted by writing to: P.O. Box 1023, Sanford, Maine 04073, telephone 324-7494.

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Article 16 of 63

FIRST NOVEL FORESEES WORLD ENDING IN THE YEAR 2000.

Published on Thursday, September 26, 1996    Page: 7E

© 1996 Blethen Maine Newspapers, Inc.

Prophecy is not an attribute of the Franco-American personality profile. Nevertheless, a glimpse of this unusual gift has been revealed to at least one Maine writer who credits his Franco-American heritage with giving him a rare political ability to save the world in the upcoming millenium. He may know something about the future that we can only speculate about.

``Only the Father Knows'' is the first novel by Franco-American writer Robert Mann Beaudry of Scarborough. It is a complicated, albeit com

Memo: Juliana L'Heureux's column about southern Maine's Franco-American population appears Thursdays. She can be contacted by writing to: P.O. Box 1023, Sanford, Maine 04073, telephone 324-7494.

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Article 17 of 63

DESPITE THEIR NUMBERS, FRANCO-AMERICANS LACK POLITICAL POWER

Published on Thursday, September 19, 1996    Page: 7E

© 1996 Blethen Maine Newspapers, Inc.

Franco-Americans are dedicated voters. Despite the importance of the Franco-American vote in Maine politics, it remains a curiosity that no Franco-American has ever won a statewide office. There have been several well-qualified candidates over the years, but none has ever won a major election.

This issue was addressed several years ago in a paper written by Norman Sepenuk and submitted to Harvard University's Government Department and, more recently, by Christian Potholm in his new book, ``Insider'

Memo: Juliana L'Heureux's column about southern Maine's Franco-American population appears Thursdays. She can be contacted by writing to: P.O. Box 1023, Sanford, Maine 04073, telephone 324-7494.

Complete Article, 490 words


Article 18 of 63

QUESTIONS ABOUT TOURTIERE RECIPES REIGN SUPREME

Published on Thursday, September 12, 1996    Page: 7E

© 1996 Blethen Maine Newspapers, Inc.

What are the most frequently asked questions about Franco-Americans? A morning television show recently used this idea. I thought it would be a good way to answer at least three of the most commonly asked questions in a little space.

By far, the most frequently asked question is about tourtiere, the traditional pork pie served by Franco-Americans during les fetes (the holidays). Over the past seven years, my husband and I have stuffed thousands of self-addressed stamped envelopes with tourtierereci

Memo: Juliana L'Heureux's column about southern Maine's Franco-American population appears Thursdays. She can be contacted by writing to: P.O. Box 1023, Sanford, Maine 04073, telephone 324-7494.

Complete Article, 486 words


Article 19 of 63

FRANCO-AMERICAN VOTERS: INDEPENDENT, UNPREDICTABLE

Published on Thursday, September 5, 1996    Page: 7E

© 1996 Blethen Maine Newspapers, Inc.

Political leanings of the Franco-Americans have been researched for decades because, in close elections, their votes can be quite decisive. In fact, Maine political pollster Christian Potholm believes the Franco-American voters are the quintessential swing voters in any Maine election. They are independent and unpredictable. A novelist, Foster Furcolo, wrote, ``With the French, it is different, they are all leaders and no candidate can tell whether he is coming or going with them.''

An article publ

Memo: Juliana L'Heureux's column about southern Maine's Franco-American population appears Thursdays.

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Article 20 of 63

ESSAYS PROCLAIM THE FRANCO-AMERICAN EXPERIENCE

Published on Thursday, August 29, 1996    Page: 7E

© 1996 Blethen Maine Newspapers, Inc.

Readers want to know more about a new anthology mentioned in a recent column, ``Steeples and Smokestacks,'' a collection of essays on the Franco-American experience in New England, edited by Claire Quintal of Worcester, Mass.

Pierre Deslauriers, a reader from Montreal, Canada, writes, in French, ``Vous y faites reference un a livre publie a Worcester, Mass. . . Auriez-vous l'adresse exacted ou je pourrais m'informer sur ce livre?'' (He asks, where can he find this book?)

Memo: Juliana L'Heureux's column about southern Maine's Franco-American population appears Thursdays. She can be contacted by writing to: P.O. Box 1023, Sanford, Maine 04073, telephone 324-7494.

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Article 21 of 63

LIBRARY SEEKS BACK ISSUES OF FRENCH LANGUAGE NEWSPAPER

Published on Thursday, August 22, 1996    Page: 7E

© 1996 Blethen Maine Newspapers, Inc.

The Maine State Library is looking for specific copies of Le Messager, a newspaper printed in French that was published between 1880 and 1966. Collecting the back newspaper editions is part of the Maine Newspaper Project, funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities. The Maine Project is part of a national effort that eventually will be conducted in every state.

Janet Roberts, project coordinator for the Maine State Library, is looking for information specific to the years 1886-1916 of Le Me

Memo: Juliana L'Heureux's column about southern Maine's Franco-American population appears Thursdays. She can be contacted by writing to: P.O. Box 1023, Sanford, Maine 04073, telephone 324-7494.

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Article 22 of 63

HISTORIAN ENVISIONS `CANADA-KENNEBEC ROAD PARK'

Published on Thursday, August 15, 1996    Page: 7E

© 1996 Blethen Maine Newspapers, Inc.

In the midst of Maine's forestry issues comes ``un bon idee'' (a good idea) about how to retain a small portion of forested land in Northern Maine extending into Quebec.

Barry Rodrigue, a University of Maine historian, proposes that this piece of land be preserved as a state park commemorating the Old Canada Road. He calls it the ``Canada-Kennebec Road Park.'' Property owners along the old road are enthusiastic about the idea and there may be support from forestry officials as well.

Memo: Juliana L'Heureux's column about southern Maine's Franco-American population appears Thursdays. She can be contacted by writing to: P.O. Box 1023, Sanford, Maine 04073, telephone 324-7494.

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Article 23 of 63

HONOR ROLLS

Published on Wednesday, August 14, 1996    Page: 7B

© 1996 Blethen Maine Newspapers, Inc.

BONNY EAGLE HIGH

Seniors

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Article 24 of 63

CONFERENCE SHOWS ENERGY OF FRANCO-AMERICAN CULTURE

Published on Thursday, August 8, 1996    Page: 8E

© 1996 Blethen Maine Newspapers, Inc.

In French they say, ``Vouloir, c'est pouvoir.'' (Where there is a will, there is a way).

Despite tight funding for special programs at the University of Maine and some skepticism about the survival of Franco-American culture in Maine, a recent Bar Harbor colloquium sponsored by the University of Maine at Orono's Franco-American Center demonstrates an increasing interest in cultural ``survivance'' (survival). Organizers feel the cultural future looks bright.

Memo: Juliana L'Heureux's column about southern Maine's Franco-American population appears Thursdays. She can be contacted by writing to: P.O. Box 1023, Sanford, Maine 04073, telephone 324-7494.

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Article 25 of 63

ROLDE'S HISTORY OF MAINE INCLUDES FRANCO NARRATIVES

Published on Thursday, August 1, 1996    Page: 7E

© 1996 Blethen Maine Newspapers, Inc.

Histories about Franco-Americans in Maine are usually stories born of hardship or French colonial religious fervor. They chronicle the migrations of Quebec farmers to the mills of New England during the Industrial Revolution, or the tragic deportation of the Acadians from Nova Scotia in 1755 by the British. Although little is light hearted about Franco-American history, at least one Maine historian has provided some reading entertainment that blends fact with some unexpected humor.

``Maine: A Narr

Memo: Juliana L'Heureux's column about southern Maine's Franco-American population appears Thursdays. She can be contacted by writing to: P.O. Box 1023, Sanford, Maine 04073, telephone 324-7494.

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Article 26 of 63

FRANCO-AMERICANS MASTER THE ART OF FIDDLEHEAD CUISINE

Published on Thursday, July 25, 1996    Page: 8E

© 1996 Blethen Maine Newspapers, Inc.

One simple test to distinguish a person ``from away'' and a native Mainer is to ask a question about fiddleheads. Perhaps the best fiddleheads in the country are harvested each spring right here in Maine.

How many people know that this regional vegetable delicacy originated in France? As a matter of fact, Franco-Americans are masters in the art of fiddlehead cuisine.

Memo: Juliana L'Heureux's column about southern Maine's Franco-American population appears Thursdays. She can be contacted by writing to: P.O. Box 1023, Sanford, Maine 04073, telephone 324-7494.

Complete Article, 491 words


Article 27 of 63

FRENCH STILL SPOKEN IN HIGH PERCENTAGE OF FRANCO HOMES

Published on Thursday, July 18, 1996    Page: 7E

© 1996 Blethen Maine Newspapers, Inc.

Is French spoken in Maine's Franco-American homes?

An article by sociologist Madeleine Giguere summarizes the status of this cultural topic in a recently published anthology about Franco-Americans titled, ``Steeples and Smokestacks,'' edited by Claire Quintal, published by Institut Francias, Assumption College in Worcester, Mass.

Memo: Juliana L'Heureux's column about southern Maine's Franco-American population appears Thursdays. She can be contacted by writing to: P.O. Box 1023, Sanford, Maine 04073, telephone 324-7494.

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Article 28 of 63

READER GETS CANADIAN HELP IN HER GENEALOGY SEARCH

Published on Thursday, July 11, 1996    Page: 7E

© 1996 Blethen Maine Newspapers, Inc.

Genealogy is perhaps the one subject that continues to unite Franco-Americans of all generations with their Canadian friends and ancestors.

Recently, a reader from Cumberland Foreside was kind enough to help when another reader, Lillian Gagnon Colby of Wiscasset, wrote looking for genealogical information about her ancestors who were reportedly buried in the first chapel at the shrine of St. Anne de Beaupre in Quebec. The original chapel at St. Anne was built in the 1600s, and preceded the cathedra

Memo: Juliana L'Heureux's column about southern Maine's Franco-American population appears Thursdays. She can be contacted by writing to: P.O. Box 1023, Sanford, Maine 04073, telephone 324-7494.

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Article 29 of 63

HONOR ROLL

Published on Wednesday, July 10, 1996    Page: 4B

© 1996 Blethen Maine Newspapers, Inc.

MORSE H.S.
The following Morse High School students were named to the honor roll for the fourth quarter:

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Article 30 of 63

A DAY TO REMEMBER THE FRENCH EXPERIENCE IN N. AMERICA

Published on Thursday, July 4, 1996    Page: 8E

© 1996 Blethen Maine Newspapers, Inc.

Franco-Americans have even more than the usual reasons to celebrate Independence Day. After all, it was 15th- and 16th-century French explorers who blazed the way for others. Gen. George Washington thanked the Franco-American alliance for making an American victory possible during the War of Independence. Indeed, the French experience in North America is an essential piece of our national history.

French settlers came to North America alongside some of history's most important personalities, like S

Memo: Juliana L'Heureux's column about southern Maine's Franco-American population appears Thursdays. She can be contacted by writing to: P.O. Box 1023, Sanford, Maine 04073, telephone 324-7494.

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Article 31 of 63

`BLACK ROBE' DEPICTS HARDSHIPS OF FRENCH JESUIT MISSIONARIES

Published on Thursday, June 27, 1996    Page: 7E

© 1996 Blethen Maine Newspapers, Inc.

Video collectors and French history buffs will be happy to know that Samuel Goldwyn's 1991 movie, ``Black Robe,'' is now available on video and at a reasonable price. I accidentally discovered this video among a stack of new releases displayed at a local food store. This is a curious find because the acclaimed movie is a serious Canadian production, and not the type usually found with popular light-headed entertainment.

``Black Robe'' is a picture of past events about the severe handicaps endured b

Memo: Juliana L'Heureux's column about southern Maine's Franco-American population appears Thursdays. She can be contacted by writing to: P.O. Box 1023, Sanford, Maine 04073, telephone 324-7494.

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Article 32 of 63

FRENCH ANCESTORS WERE PLAGUED BY `LES BEBITE D'ETE'

Published on Thursday, June 20, 1996    Page: 7E

© 1996 Blethen Maine Newspapers, Inc.

Les bebite d'ete (the bugs of summer) are harsh reminders of the adversities experienced by 17th century pioneers from France. How they must have suffered in the name of colonization of New France.

French settlers were likely devastated by the relentless ``maringouin'' (mosquito). No doubt, the ``maringouin piquer'' (mosquito bite) was tantamount to the plague, probably of Biblical proportions, in their eyes. ``Le brulot'' (gnat or small mosquito) must have been nearly as dreaded as Indian raids. Memo: Juliana L'Heureux's column about southern Maine's Franco-American population appears Thursdays. She can be contacted by writing to: P.O. Box 1023, Sanford, Maine 04073, telephone 324-7494.

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FRENCH AMBASSADOR TO CUT RIBBON AT CUBISM EXHIBITION

Published on Thursday, June 13, 1996    Page: 7E

© 1996 Blethen Maine Newspapers, Inc.

People of French heritage can rightfully puff up with pride about two important events happening later this month at the Portland Museum of Art. The museum is opening a major exhibition of French cubism, and the French ambassador to the United States is going to cut the ribbon to mark the grand opening.

On June 28, the Portland Museum of Art will host Monsieur l'Ambassador Francois Bujon de l'Estange in Portland when he opens ``Picasso, Braque, Leger and the Cubism Spirit, 1919-1939.'' This is the

Memo: Juliana L'Heureux's column about southern Maine's Franco-American population appears Thursdays. She can be contacted by writing to: P.O. Box 1023, Sanford, Maine 04073, telephone 324-7494.

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Article 34 of 63

DIVORCES

Published on Friday, June 7, 1996    Page: 3B

© 1996 Blethen Maine Newspapers, Inc.

The following divorces were granted recently in Portland District Court on the grounds of irreconcilable differences.

Philip MacDonald Jr. of Windham and Joely MacDonald of Portland. Married in Portland July 7, 1991.

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F-A GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY TO HOST BOOTH AT LA KERMESSE

Published on Thursday, June 6, 1996    Page: 7E

© 1996 Blethen Maine Newspapers, Inc.

Members of the Franco-American Genealogical Society hope to find the heirs of an antique Bible this year at their La Kermesse booth. They believe the descendants of Adolphe Simard and his wife, Marie Morin, will come forth to claim the Bible because the family's genealogy is recorded within the book's pages. The Society hosts a genealogy booth every year on the grounds of the summer La Kermesse Franco-American festival at St. Louis field in Biddeford in late June.

Camille Bolduc, a Board member of

Memo: Juliana L'Heureux's column about southern Maine's Franco-American population appears Thursdays. She can be contacted by writing to: P.O. Box 1023, Sanford, Maine 04073, telephone 324-7494.

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`IMMIGRANTS FROM THE NORTH' AVAILABLE FROM HYDE

Published on Thursday, May 30, 1996    Page: 7E

© 1996 Blethen Maine Newspapers, Inc.

Readers frequently ask how to find rare history books about Franco-Americans. The problem is that many printed sources of information about Francos are out of print. Typically, they were printed with grant monies, which eventually dried up. Nearly all of them are available somewhere, but the question is where?

For example, ``Immigrants from the North: Franco-Americans Recall the Settlement of Their Canadian Families in the Mill Towns of New England'' was published in 1982 by the Hyde School of Bath

Memo: Juliana L'Heureux's column about southern Maine's Franco-American population appears Thursdays. She can be contacted by writing to: P.O. Box 1023, Sanford, Maine 04073, telephone 324-7494.

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`EVANGELINE' FILM IS PRESERVED, BUT ORIGINAL MUSIC IS LOST

Published on Thursday, May 23, 1996    Page: 7E

© 1996 Blethen Maine Newspapers, Inc.

An entertaining soundtrack accompanied the recent Portland premiere of the 1929 film, ``Evangeline,'' even though much of the original score is missing.

``Evangeline'' is a film based on Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's story about the horrible expulsion in 1755 of the Acadian French settlers from Nova Scotia by the British. It was standing room only at the Portland premiere of the preserved film starring Delores Del Rio. About 250 people attended the event at Nickelodeon Cinemas.

Memo: Juliana L'Heureux's column about southern Maine's Franco-American population appears Thursdays. She can be contacted by writing to: P.O. Box 1023, Sanford, Maine 04073, telephone 324-7494.

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THE PARISIANS HAVE A NAME FOR FRENCH SPOKEN IN CANADA

Published on Thursday, May 16, 1996    Page: 8E

© 1996 Blethen Maine Newspapers, Inc.

Is the French language spoken in Canada known by another name?

A recent column responded to this question. Although French is always French wherever in the world it is spoken, one reader may have a more precise answer to this question.

Memo: Juliana L'Heureux's column about southern Maine's Franco-American population appears Thursdays. She can be contacted by writing to: P.O. Box 1023, Sanford, Maine 04073, telephone 324-7494.

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STORIES OF FRANCO-AMERICAN WOMEN TELL OF WORK, AMBITION

Published on Thursday, May 9, 1996    Page: 10E

© 1996 Blethen Maine Newspapers, Inc.

As Mother's Day approaches, it is important to recognize the Franco-American women who worked hard to improve their lives and those of their families during the Industrial Revolution in New England.

A superb anthology about Franco-American women is available from Institut Francais (The French Institute) at Assumption College in Worcester, Mass.

Memo: Juliana L'Heureux's column about southern Maine's Franco-American population appears Thursdays. She can be contacted by writing to: P.O. Box 1023, Sanford, Maine 04073, telephone 324-7494.

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QUEBEC STILL FACES CHALLENGE OF REMAINING `DISTINCT SOCIETY'

Published on Thursday, May 2, 1996    Page: 8E

© 1996 Blethen Maine Newspapers, Inc.

Chances are about 50-50 that Quebec will undergo still another secessionist referendum, says Louis Balthazar, professor of political science at University Laval in Quebec City.

Balthazar made his prediction in a recent interview before his recent presentation at the University of Maine entitled, ``Quebec and the Ideal of Federalism After the 1995 Referendum.''

Memo: Juliana L'Heureux's column about southern Maine's Franco-American population appears Thursdays. She can be contacted by writing to: P.O. Box 1023, Sanford, Maine 04073, telephone 324-7494.

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ORPHANS PROVE STUMBLING BLOCK IN GENEALOGY SEARCH

Published on Thursday, April 25, 1996    Page: 7E

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Although tracing a Franco-American genealogy is relatively easy compared with trying to trace other ethnic family histories, there are nevertheless inevitable stumbling blocks.

Researchers who find snags in their family lines will generally go to any length to overcome the obstacles. This can mean tracing thin leads and looking for almost any kind of relative documentation, regardless of how sensitive or difficult it is to obtain.

Memo: Juliana L'Heureux's column about southern Maine's Franco-American population appears Thursdays. She can be contacted by writing to: P.O. Box 1023, Sanford, Maine 04073, telephone 324-7494.

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DYLAN RETURNS TO THE STATE THEATRE FOR WEEKEND BENEFIT TRIPLE-HEADER

Published on Thursday, April 18, 1996    Page: 2D

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Byline: By Ray Routhier Staff Writer Bob Dylan's shows in Portland this weekend are, in one sense, anticlimactic.

The legendary singer-songwriter and icon to generations will play three shows at the State Theatre on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Dylan's live shows are said to be as good as ever, and Aimee Mann (formerly of Til Tuesday) is opening two shows. All three shows are sold out.

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THERE MAY BE REGIONAL DIALECTS, BUT IT'S STILL FRENCH

Published on Thursday, April 18, 1996    Page: 8E

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Differences between Quebec French and other dialects of the language continue to be of interest to a variety of readers. Vladimir Radoulovitch of Newcastle recently asked if there is a one-word name for the French spoken in Quebec. ``Do you know this word?,'' he asks. ``If there is such a word, will you please tell me what it is?.''

Sure. The word for the French spoken in Quebec is French.

Memo: Juliana L'Heureux's column about southern Maine's Franco-American population appears Thursdays. She can be contacted by writing to: P.O. Box 1023, Sanford, Maine 04073, telephone 324-7494.

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BIOGRAPHY DOCUMENTS LIFE OF FATHER SEBASTIAN RALE

Published on Thursday, April 11, 1996    Page: 8E

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One of the hundreds of French heroes of the 17th century in North America was Father Sebastian Rale (1652-1794). Rale was a Jesuit missionary well-known by the Abenaki Indians of Maine as ``Black Robe.'' He lived side by side with Maine's Norridgewock Indians along the Kennebec River for 30 years. Tragically, he died with them as well, slaughtered in a British raid on August 23, 1794. Historians immortalize Father Rale because he wrote a remarkable 400-page dictionary of the Abenaki and French languages.

Memo: Juliana L'Heureux's column about southern Maine's Franco-American population appears Thursdays. She can be contacted by writing to: P.O. Box 1023, Sanford, Maine 04073, telephone 324-7494.

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BIRTHS

Published on Wednesday, April 10, 1996    Page: 6B

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MID COAST HOSPITAL

Graney, Nicholas Patrick, born March 23 to Sean Michael and Angel Adele Glumac Graney of Topsham.

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BIRTHS

Published on Wednesday, April 10, 1996    Page: 6B

© 1996 Blethen Maine Newspapers, Inc.

MERCY HOSPITAL

Swim, Gabrielle Geneva, born Feb. 16 to David and Stacey Swim, South Portland. Grandparents: Chris Perry and Arlene Perry, both of Kennebunkport, Ronald Swim and Sally Swim, both of Yarmouth, Elizabeth Joyal, South Portland. Great-grandparents: Geneva Stevenson, South Portland, Richard and Karla Swim, Westbrook.

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NOTARIAL CONTRACTS PROVE GREAT SOURCE FOR GENEALOGISTS

Published on Thursday, April 4, 1996    Page: 8E

© 1996 Blethen Maine Newspapers, Inc.

One question frequently asked by amateur genealogists is how to locate family records when an ancestral marriage may not have occurred in a church. This was particularly likely when a French settler married an Indian.

What does a genealogist do when important records are not available? Fortunately, French-Canadian genealogists have recourse. It is called the French-Canadian Notarial System.

Memo: Juliana L'Heureux's column about southern Maine's Franco-American population appears Thursdays. She can be contacted by writing to: P.O. Box 1023, Sanford, Maine 04073, telephone 324-7494.

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OLD CANADA ROAD COLUMN DRAWS READER INQUIRIES

Published on Thursday, March 28, 1996    Page: 6E

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Several readers are asking for more information about the Old Canada Road recently reported in this column. This passage from Quebec to New England was blazed in the late 18th century by French-Canadians who braved treacherous terrain in an effort to find better wages and opportunities. Initially, the voyagers were temporarily fleeing their struggling family farms in Quebec. They largely intended to return home with money earned working in New England. Of course, thousands remained and never returned No

Memo: Juliana L'Heureux's column about southern Maine's Franco-American population appears Thursdays. She can be contacted by writing to: P.O. Box 1023, Sanford, Maine 04073, telephone 324-7494.

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BIRTHS

Published on Wednesday, March 27, 1996    Page: 6B

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MID COAST HOSPITAL
Eaton, Brooklin Noel, born March 15 to Blake A. and Wendy E. Townsend Eaton of Bath.

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FRANCO-AMERICAN CENTER SPONSORS U-MAINE FORUM

Published on Thursday, March 21, 1996    Page: 6E

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An upcoming forum on Women's History at the University of Maine at Orono will explain some recent organizational advances that Franco-American women have made in the ActFANE organization.

ActFANE is a political grassroots advocacy group for Franco-Americans in New England and around the world. It was established in 1979 in Manchester, New Hampshire, but recently moved to Lowell, Massachusetts.

Memo: Juliana L'Heureux's column about southern Maine's Franco-American population appears Thursdays. She can be contacted by writing to: P.O. Box 1023, Sanford, Maine 04073, telephone 324-7494.

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`NORTHEAST PASSAGE' ROUTE SPARKS RESEARCH INTEREST

Published on Thursday, March 14, 1996    Page: 7E

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A recent column described the discovery of an 1827 document that could be another important resource for historians who are studying the Canada Road. This treacherous Northeast passage from Quebec into New England was traveled by thousands of 19th century French-Canadians who left their farms and homes in the early to middle 19th century to find prosperity in New England.

Maine historian, Barry Rodrigue, has diligently been studying the history of the road for years. He is currently doing research

Memo: Juliana L'Heureux's column about southern Maine's Franco-American population appears Thursdays. She can be contacted by writing to: P.O. Box 1023, Sanford, Maine 04073, telephone 324-7494.

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RETIRING DOCTOR RECALLS JOY, TEARS
DR. MARTIN BARRON IS GIVING UP HIS PRACTICE AFTER CARING FOR TWO GENERATIONS OF CITY RESIDENTS.

Published on Thursday, March 14, 1996    Page: 1B

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Byline: By Meredith Goad Staff Writer Juliana Salamone, just 6 months old, will visit Dr. Martin A. Barron Jr. Friday for a checkup. Like most other children, she'll probably cry when the pediatrician comes into the examining room.

So will her mother.

Caption: PHOTO: 2 color
Staff photos by John Ewing\ Dr. Martin A. Barron Jr. listens to 2-year-old Alanna Stokes' heart during a checkup in his office at Greater Portland Pediatric Associates in Portland. Barron will retire Friday after 32 years of treating children and advising parents.
Dr. Martin A. Barron Jr. goes over paper work between patients. His last week in his Portland office has been hectic, with mothers and grandmothers reminiscing.

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`DAWN OVER THE KENNEBEC' ADDS TO MAINE HISTORY

Published on Thursday, March 7, 1996    Page: 1E

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Researchers interested in French history in North America will be delighted with the informative opening essay in ``Dawn Over the Kennebec,'' first published in 1983, by Maine writer Mary R. Calvert. This book has been in print for quite some time, but the opening essay deserves revisiting it. In it, Calvert gives vital research clues and the locations for some very old historical source documents.

Her primary subject is an archaeological history of Maine's Abenaki and Norridgewocks Indians, as wel

Memo: Juliana L'Heureux's column about southern Maine's Franco-American population appears Thursdays.

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CANADA ROAD LED FRENCH-CANADIANS TO NEW ENGLAND

Published on Thursday, February 29, 1996    Page: 5E

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An astute archivist in the Portland Public Library's Portland Room has found documentation describing the route of the 19th century Canada Road. Some historians have labeled this crude old passage as the Oregon Trail of the Northeast. It was the route used by 19th century French-Canadians who ventured south from Quebec to find a new life and employment in New England.

Thomas C. Bennett discovered a ``Report of the Agents on the Canada Road,'' published in 1827, in a bound collection of old document

Memo: Juliana L'Heureux's column about southern Maine's Franco-American population appears Thursdays. She can be contacted by writing to: P.O. Box 1023, Sanford, Maine 04073, telephone 324-7494.

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FRANCO-AMERICANS FOCUSING ON THEIR FAMILY

Published on Thursday, February 22, 1996    Page: 8E

© 1996 Blethen Maine Newspapers, Inc.

Franco-Americans focusing on their family trees

For several centuries the French culture in North America has been tightly focused on devout faith rooted in Roman Catholic beliefs and their commitment to retaining French as their primary language.

Memo: Juliana L'Heureux's column about southern Maine's Franco-American population appears Thursdays. She can be contacted by writing to: P.O. Box 1023, Sanford, Maine 04073, telephone 324-7494.

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N.H. CHURCH TESTIFIES TO ARTISTRY OF FRANCO-AMERICANS

Published on Thursday, February 15, 1996    Page: 9E

© 1996 Blethen Maine Newspapers, Inc.

It's fun to seek out pieces of hidden information about Franco-Americans. A recent trip to the North Country of New Hampshire, specifically the Dixville Notch area, provided just such an opportunity.

There is a locally published book available in the North Country that gives a lengthy history of the region. ``Aha,'' I mistakenly thought. ``This book will tell me a lot about Franco-Americans.''

Memo: Juliana L'Heureux's column about southern Maine's Franco-American population appears Thursdays. She can be contacted by writing to: P.O. Box 1023, Sanford, Maine 04073, telephone 324-7494.

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SOUP TRADITION CARRIED ON BY FRANCO-AMERICANS

Published on Thursday, February 8, 1996    Page: 7E

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On cold wet winter days we could always find Memere's (grandmother) stove working overtime boiling up family soups. En francais (in French), the word is either potage or simply soupe. Soup is not only a staple of the Franco-American menu, but serving it was particularly important during the chilly fasting days that occurred during the liturgical season of Lent.memere always reserved the marrow of the soup bone for her own enjoyment. For some reason, she alone enjoyed eating the soft marrow that flowed ou

Memo: Juliana L'Heureux's column about southern Maine's Franco-American population appears Thursdays. She can be contacted by writing to: P.O. Box 1023, Sanford, Maine 04073, telephone 324-7494.

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`LE PONT NEUF' IS SUGGESTED FOR PORTLAND-SOUTH PORTLAND SPAN

Published on Thursday, February 1, 1996    Page: 5E

© 1996 Blethen Maine Newspapers, Inc.

There is an intriguing idea about naming the new Portland to South Portland bridge from a reader who writes from Rochester, N.Y.

Walter O. Hodsdon, 90, says he's impressed by the contributions that Franco-Americans have made to the Maine economy. ``I suggest that to honor the great numbers of French people whose labor over the years improved the economic status of the State of Maine that you suggest that the new Portland bridge be named Le Pont Neuf (The brand new bridge).

Memo: Juliana L'Heureux's column about southern Maine's Franco-American population appears Thursdays.

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VICTIM OF FIRE GETS HELP FROM HER CLASSMATES

Published on Monday, January 29, 1996    Page: 2B

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Catherine McAuley High School students are raising funds to help a fellow student, Juliana Weston, who lost her home to a fire two weeks ago.

For $1 per day, students last week were allowed to attend school out of uniform, and more fund-raising events are planned over the next few weeks. For information or to make a contribution, call Kara M. Tierney at 797-3802.

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`REVOLUTION IN QUEBEC' IS A FRANK ANALYSIS OF THE QUEBECOIS

Published on Thursday, January 25, 1996    Page: 7E

© 1996 Blethen Maine Newspapers, Inc.

``Revolution in Quebec: A Past Rejected A Future in Doubt,'' is not your typical book about the French in North America written from one Franco-American's point of view.

It is instead a cutting look at the strict morality that historically has permeated the French-Canadian culture, particularly the Quebecois. It also raises speculations about why this unique moral culture has politically separated the French from other ethnic groups in North America. Finally, the book examines the doubtful future o

Memo: Juliana L'Heureux's column about southern Maine's Franco-American population appears Thursdays. She can be contacted by writing to: P.O. Box 1023, Sanford, Maine 04073, telephone 324-7494.

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FRENCH QUARTER A HAVEN FOR FRANCO-AMERICAN HISTORY BUFFS

Published on Thursday, January 18, 1996    Page: 7E

© 1996 Blethen Maine Newspapers, Inc.

A vacation to New Orleans garnered even more information about the French who settled in that area following 1755, after le Grand Derangement (the exportation), of Acadian settlers from Nova Scotia by the British. Bookstores in New Orleans are really up on this history about the area, a tribute to the pride that people in Louisiana take in their French heritage.

There are dozens of books to choose from particularly in the French Quarter. This is exciting to Franco-American history buffs who thirst

Memo: Juliana L'Heureux's column about southern Maine's Franco-American population appears Thursdays.

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FRENCH LANGUAGE EVOLVES DIFFERENTLY IN DIFFERENT AREAS

Published on Thursday, January 11, 1996    Page: 7E

© 1996 Blethen Maine Newspapers, Inc.

A letter from Morton C. Patten raises again the issue of Canadian French and how it differs from traditional or Parisian French.

``I took French when I was going to Hampden Academy (1937-1940). It was not very interesting at the time, but recently I took conversational French in an adult education course and it was 100 times more interesting than what I learned in school,'' he writes.

Memo: Juliana L'Heureux's column about southern Maine's Franco-American population appears Thursdays. She can be contacted by writing to: P.O. Box 1023, Sanford, Maine 04073, telephone 324-7494.

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ST. ANNE DE BEAUPRE SHRINE PROVES INSPIRATIONAL SITE

Published on Thursday, January 4, 1996    Page: 8E

© 1996 Blethen Maine Newspapers, Inc.

A letter from Westbrook reader Jeannette Landry reminds us about the influence of religion in Franco-American history and how this may be changing. Landry discovered that her ancestor, Louis Guimont, is considered to be the first person who benefited from a miracle attributed to St. Anne in the 1600s at a shrine built in her honor near Isle d'Orleans in Quebec Provence.

The St. Anne de Beaupre shrine is an inspirational site where thousands of miraculous healings have reportedly occurred. The shrin

Memo: Juliana L'Heureux's column about southern Maine's Franco-American population appears Thursdays. She can be contacted by writing to: P.O. Box 1023, Sanford, Maine 04073, telephone 324-7494.

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