Robbins inducted into Maine Franco-American Hall of Fame
Rhea Cote Robbins, a Franco-American Studies instructor, was inducted into the Maine Franco-American Hall of Fame March 16. Robbins, a UMaine alumna, was an editor of Le FORUM at the Franco-American Center from 1986-96, and in 1997, won the Maine Chapbook Award for her nonfiction book, Wednesday’s Child. She teaches courses in Franco-American women’s experiences, contact literature and creative nonfiction writing. Robins is a founder and the executive director of the Franco-American Women’s Institute, based in Brewer.