Born as a pandemic project from the staff at the Franco-American Collection based at the University of Southern Maine Lewiston-Auburn College, the Franco American Pathways Podcast explores the history of Canadians who relocated to Maine and established families who have remained in place for generations. Hosts Julia Rhinelander, Anna Faherty, and Maureen Perry invited me to share the history of Biddeford, my Franco-American roots, and how the rich Franco culture of the city is informing its renaissance.
You can listen to Episode 9 and Episode 10 below and be sure to check out the supplemental blogs for Part 1 and Part 2 to explore the maps and photos from our tour of downtown Biddeford.
Episode 23: Mapping Franco Madison Part 2 – Franco-American Pathways
Today we bring you the second part of our exploration of Franco Madison! Our apologies for the delayed release, this tape needed a lot of editing due to background noise. We begin this episode with a tour of the Madison Historical Society with Shirley Vigneault, discuss Vigneault and Acadian genealogy, thanks to the research of Darcy Vigneault Beery (Shirley’s daughter) and take a stroll in downtown Madison with Shirley, Jo Leblanc, and her grandson Joey. Welcome, and happy listening! Bienvenue et très bonne écoute!Interviewers: Anna Faherty, Maureen Perry & Corra St. PierreInterviewees: Shirley Vigneault, Jo Leblanc, Joey LeblancMusic: Robert Sylvain Narration and Editing: Anna Faherty
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