Using the resources available at the University of Southern Maine’s Franco-American Collection, we are doing a deep dive into the history and culture of Maine’s Franco and Francophone communities. Join us for monthly discussions about the importance of history, community, and stories.
Franco-American Pathways
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26 episodes
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Using the resources available at the University of Southern Maine’s Franco-American Collection, we are doing a deep dive into the history and culture of Maine’s Franco and Francophone communities. Join us for monthly discussions about the importance of history, community, and stories.
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Recent Episodes
April 13, 2026
French Boy and Memoir Writing with Denis Ledoux
<p>In this episode, Anna sits down with Denis Ledoux. A well-established writer, Ledoux is the author of French Boy: A 1950s Franco-American Childhood and the editor of Lives in Translation: An Anthology of Contemporary Franco-American Writings. His most recent work, Here to Stay: Lives in 17th-Century Canada, appeared in the fall of 2025. Denis is the founder of the Memoir Network, which guides everyday people through the process of creating rich, insightful, and compelling memoirs.</p><p>In this conversation, Denis shares his story and provides insights about the memoir-writing process.</p><p>Welcome, and happy listening! Merci, et très bonne écoute!</p><p><br></p><p>Interviewee: Denis Ledoux </p><p>Interviewer: Anna Faherty</p><p>Narration: Patrick Lacroix </p><p>Editing: Anna Faherty & Patrick Lacroix </p><p>Music: Rob Sylvain</p><p><br></p>
February 3, 2026
Margaret Chase Smith's Franco Roots
<p>In this episode, Pathways takes you along on a visit to the Margaret Chase Smith Library in Skowhegan, Maine. Curator of Collections Nicole Potter shows Anna and Madeline artifacts of Senator Smith's life, work and family, and discusses her Franco-American heritage. </p><p><br></p><p>Interviewee: Nicole Potter </p><p>Interviewers: Anna Faherty & Madeline Soucie </p><p>Music: Robert Sylvain</p><p>Narration: Patrick Lacroix</p><p>Editing: Patrick Lacroix & Anna Faherty</p><p><br></p>
June 9, 2025
Episode 23: Mapping Franco Madison Part 2
Shirley Vigneault, Jo Leblanc, and Joey Leblanc explore Franco Madison, discussing Acadian genealogy and local history with Anna Faherty, Maureen Perry, and Corra St. Pierre in this interview.
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