‘Resurgence’ of French in Maine spurs hope, but fears, challenges remain for francophones – Montreal
For decades, Cecile Thornton had little motivation to speak French. Born into the minority francophone community in Lewiston, Maine, she says she and her family were often the target of ridicule. “I was ashamed of my francophone roots,” she recalled in a recent phone interview in French. “There were a lot of people who laughed … Read more