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Title
I Could Never Call Myself a Yankee
Year
1984
As one of the first Greeks to come to Maine, Pericles Economos became a leader in the Greek community. Pamela Wood recounts how his words inspired stories for this issue regarding ethnic groups in Maine.
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published content
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From Japan's Snow Country to Maine
Year
1984
As the only Asian immigrant in Livermore Falls, Suzuko Hiraoka Laplante had to learn a lot of new things on her own. Clea French documents how Suzuko had to overcome personal tragedy to make Maine her home.
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published content
Title
Little Italy in Portland
Year
1984
Coming to Maine with his family in the late 19th century, David Breggia has seen both joy and sorrow in the history of Little Italy in Portland. Hugh French visits Breggia to learn about Portland's Italian community.
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published content
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Italian "Soldier of Fortune"
Year
1984
Tim Rice speaks to David Breggia about his life on Munjoy Hill in Portland's Little Italy.
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published content
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Richmond's Russian Colony
Year
1984
During the 1950's, a colony of Slavic immigrants came to Richmond, Maine. Gretchen Batz documents how the Slavic community integrated into the town.
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published content
Title
One Russian Who Kept Her Heart
Year
1984
Gretchen Batz speaks to Ilsa Pasechnik, from the Russian colony in Richmond, Maine. Pasechnik shares stories about the music she loves and her losses in Russia.
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published content
Title
A Greek Father Shapes His Son
Year
1984
As the son of a hard working immigrant, John Anagnostis wanted to be a teacher from a young age. Lisa Palas highlights Anagnostis' journey to get an education and how his father made those opportunities available to him.
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published content
Title
Your New Country
Year
1980
Coming to Maine in 1902 from Canada to live a better life, Bertha Guerin recounts the differences between her home in Canada and in Maine.
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published content
Title
I Could Never Call Myself a Yankee'
Year
1975
As one of the first Greeks to come to Maine, Pericles Economos became a leader in the Greek community. Kelly Emery documents Pericles' journey to Maine and opening his own business.
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published content
Title
Time and Place Teach You
Year
1995
Stephanie Mitchell captures the life of one Ethiopian family in Maine.
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published content
Title
Ethnic Groups of Maine
Year
1990
Basic facts on various ethnic groups that live in the state of Maine.
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published content
Title
Sons and Daughters of Ireland
Year
1990
As the Irish continue to flee from the crofts of western Ireland and civil war in northern Ireland, the Irish community grows in Portland. Robert St. John documents the lives of individuals within the Portland Irish community.
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