The Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul stands tall in the city of Lewiston, giving Catholic immigrants and residents a sense of stability within the community. Tracey Lewis explores how the the Franco culture and language has declined in Lewiston, and how some residents strive to keep it alive.

Considered by some as the armpit of Maine, Lewiston, has developed a poor reputation. Claire Holman speaks to residents of the Franco-American community around town to showcase Lewiston's strength and beauty.

Considered by some as the armpit of Maine, Lewiston, has developed a poor reputation. Claire Holman speaks to residents of the Franco-American community around town to showcase Lewiston's strength and beauty.
Volume X, Issue 38, 1990

Kate Dodge explores the lives of Franco-American musicians who play traditional fiddle music.

The passion that Susan Gagnon shows for her hometown of Jay is evident in the actions she takes to fight for the rebirth of the town. Phoebe Larson highlights how this region in Maine has undergone the struggles of industry relocations and job losses, and in reaction to this, how Gagnon is trying to make the community better again.

The passion that Susan Gagnon shows for her hometown of Jay is evident in the actions she takes to fight for the rebirth of the town. Salome Weber captures how this region in Maine has undergone the struggles of industry relocations and job losses, and in reaction to this, how Gagnon is trying to make the community better again.

Amy Toensing captures a photograph of Marthe Rivard in her home in Lewiston, Maine.

Considered by some as the armpit of Maine, Lewiston, has developed a poor reputation. Claire Sullivan captures images of residents of the Franco-American community around town to showcase Lewiston's strength and beauty.

Shannon Rentener captures the lives of Franco-American musicians who play traditional fiddle music.

Sarah Elzas speaks to Franco Americans about their experiences in Lewiston when French was spoken by everyone, and how things are now different in the town. Elzas explores how Franco Americans are losing sight of their cultural roots.