Lisbon, Maine: Worumbo Mill and the Androscoggin
Lisbon straddles the Androscoggin River between Lewiston-Auburn and Brunswick. The Worumbo Mill, a textile operation that produced woolen blankets and fabrics, was the town's economic anchor for over a century. The mill complex burned in a large fire in 1987, and the site was eventually redeveloped. Lisbon Falls, the village at the center of town where the Sabattus River meets the Androscoggin, retains a compact downtown with shops and services that serve the surrounding area.
The town has a largely residential character today, with many residents commuting to Lewiston, Auburn, or Brunswick for work. Lisbon's location along Route 196 provides a direct connection to these employment centers. The Androscoggin River itself has improved considerably since the days when paper and textile mills dumped waste directly into the water. Fish have returned, and recreational use of the river has increased.
Lisbon's population is around 9,400. Moxie Falls, named after the Moxie soft drink that originated in Maine, is not in Lisbon but the drink's history is tied to the state. The town holds an annual Moxie Festival in July, celebrating the distinctly flavored beverage. The festival includes a parade, vendors, and a Moxie chugging contest.
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Lisbon straddles the Androscoggin River between Lewiston-Auburn and Brunswick. The Worumbo Mill, a textile operation that produced woolen blankets and fabrics, was the town's economic anchor for over a century. The mill complex burned in a large fire in 1987, and the site was eventually redeveloped. Lisbon Falls, the village at the center of town where the Sabattus River meets the Androscoggin, retains a compact downtown with shops and services that serve the surrounding area.
The town has a largely residential character today, with many residents commuting to Lewiston, Auburn, or Brunswick for work. Lisbon's location along Route 196 provides a direct connection to these employment centers. The Androscoggin River itself has improved considerably since the days when paper and textile mills dumped waste directly into the water. Fish have returned, and recreational use of the river has increased.
Lisbon's population is around 9,400. Moxie Falls, named after the Moxie soft drink that originated in Maine, is not in Lisbon but the drink's history is tied to the state. The town holds an annual Moxie Festival in July, celebrating the distinctly flavored beverage. The festival includes a parade, vendors, and a Moxie chugging contest.
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