As far as I know I don’t have any French ancestors. If I did, I would be proud of it. I can’t imagine why anyone would want to change the name of the Franco American Heritage Center to Riverfront whatever. Lewiston is one of the, if not the largest, French communities in the state. Changing […]
The Franco-American Heritage Center in Lewiston has a new name: Riverfront Performing Arts and Events, Founded by Franco Americans. It's stirred some backlash within the community and from the consulate general of France in Boston, who sent a letter asking to the board to reconsider its decision.