AUGUSTA, Maine — Senator Peter Edgecomb (R-Aroostook) recently welcomed citizens of Aroostook County to the State House to celebrate Franco-American Day.
Now in its 14th year, Franco-American Day is an annual celebration of the contributions Franco-Americans have made to Maine.
Aroostook County was well represented during the celebration. The day began with Melanie Saucier of Fort Kent singing the American, French, and Canadian national anthems, and Edgecomb leading the Pledge of Allegiance in both French and English in the Maine Senate.
In the State House Hall of Flags, lawmakers and visitors enjoyed ployes from Bouchard Family Farms of Fort Kent while they listened to live music provided by the Lewiston Middle School fiddlers.
Additionally, Joseph Donald Cyr of Lille was inducted into the Franco-American Hall of Fame for his efforts to preserve and promote Acadian culture.
“Franco-American Day is a wonderful opportunity for Mainers to enjoy Franco culture and to recognize all that Franco-Americans have done for our state,” said Edgecomb. “I’m pleased folks from Aroostook County made the trip down to Augusta to share their talents and help us celebrate this important day.”
