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.

Gretchen Batz speaks to Ilsa Pasechnik, from the Russian colony in Richmond, Maine. Pasechnik shares stories about the music she loves and her losses in Russia.
Volume VI, Issue 3, 1984

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. Kim Male captures the Franco-American community in Lewiston.

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.

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

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 Holman speaks to residents of the Franco-American community around town to showcase Lewiston's strength and beauty.
Volume X, Issue 38, 1990

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

David Walsh documents how Franco-American culture in Lewiston revolves around St. Peter and Paul Cathedral.