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Chinese in Maine

Chinese in Maine

  It’s the Year of the Dragon and Maine Calling marked the start of Chinese New Year with a conversation about the Chinese community in Maine. Learn about the customs and traditions that mark this festive holiday, and find out about some of the history and trends of Chinese residents living in Maine.

Host Jonathan Smith speaks with:

Connie Zhu, former policy analyst with Maine Center for Economic Policy, authored a report on Asians in Maine. Now she is a freelance translator and consultant as well as an adjunct language instructor at Colby College.

Craig Dietrich, Professor Emeritus of Chinese History and founding member of the Chinese American Friendship Association of Maine.

Suzanne Fox, President and Founder of Fox Intercultural Consulting Services, working with Chinese-Maine relations.

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Jonathan was born in Monsey, New York. A field trip to Washington, DC when he was in 7th grade started him on his circuitous path to a career in public radio. The trip inspired a love of politics and led to his desire to one day call DC home. After graduating from Grinnell College, he worked on a couple of campaigns in Iowa (presidential and congressional) and moved to Washington, DC.