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My Maine Stories
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Mike Remillard shares his in-depth knowledge of our community
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
You will learn a lot from Mike's fascination with many topics from church organs to submarines.
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Jim Murphy-living a multi-dimensional life
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center Voices of Biddeford project
Life influences: Irish/Quebec ancestry, seminary, Navy, community businesses and organizations.
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Geraldine Litalien: painting a picture of life in Biddeford
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
Impact on everyday life from events occurring from the late 1920s through 2018
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Sister Madeleine Couture: Dedicating her life to teaching
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
The story of a life immersed in family and teaching
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Annette Addorio: 100+ years of memories from full life
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
From 1914 to 2018, highlights from my life in Biddeford
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Father Renald Labarre: the life of a Catholic priest
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
A Biddeford native provides insights on his Franco-American roots and life as a Catholic priest.
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Sister Madeleine D’Anjou: Many detours lead to a rewarding life
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
What a journey! Sister Maddie says that "God writes straight on crooked lines."
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Sister Therese Bouthot:Life of service as a Good Shepherd sister
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
From humble beginnings to playing a leadership role in the service of others
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Service in Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan by MAJ Adam R. Cote
by Adam R. Cote
Military Service has had a deep impact my life
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Dr Michael Guignard: Passion for research & Franco-American root
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
A personal journey of life in a Franco-American community with unique insights on adoption
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Jim Paquette - preserving his Franco-American and musical roots
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
Lead singer of the iconic Black Hart Band shares insights of his life journey.
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Rachel Tourigny: Richness of growing up in a big, "poor" family
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
A most vivid and heartwarming account of life during a simpler time
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Portland in the 1940s
by Carol Norton Hall
As a young woman in Portland during WWII, the presence of servicemen was life changing.
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Reverend Thomas Smith of First Parish Portland
by Kristina Minister, Ph.D.
Pastor, Physician, Real Estate Speculator, and Agent for Wabanaki Genocide
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Paul Gagne: Living a life fully engaged in his community
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
A man with a wide range of skills and talents shares them for the benefit of his community
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Alice Bertrand shares highlights from her 100+ years
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
What is it like to live through all the events that have occurred in the past 100+ years?
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Bob Hodge:A rocky road to become Biddeford school superintendent
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
The son of immigrants, Bob's hard work and determination leads to a life of community service.
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Monument Square 1967
by C. Michael Lewis
The background story and research behind a commissioned painting of Monument Square.
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The man who dedicated 52 years to Biddeford's iconic Alex Pizza
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
A work ethic learned from his parents and passion for the employees and customers of Alex Pizza.
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Michael Reilly: preserving an iconic family business
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
The story behind Reilly's Bakery, at the heart of Biddeford’s Main Street for 100+ years
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Aurore Morin & Huguette Paquette: immigrating to Biddeford
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
The experience of a young mother and her teenage sister making the transition from Quebec to Maine.
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Norman Sevigny: history of a neighborhood grocery store
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
Growing up in a Franco-American community and working in the family business, Sevigny’s Market
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Senator Susan Deschambault: not afraid to take on challenges
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center Voices of Biddeford project
Honoring her family's small business roots and community service through her own unconventional path
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Sarah Jane Poli: Biddeford’s first female school superintendent
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
An Italian immigrant's daughter is key to a family grocery store and a leader in the school system