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A former mill town with a vibrant community spirit in Androscoggin County
Lisbon Falls is a small village in Lisbon that embraces Moxie — in terms of both perseverance and the bittersweet soft drink that was declared Maine’s official beverage in 2005. In the 1880s, Mainer Dr. Augustin Thompson created the elixir in Massachusetts with gentian root, and when the FDA said it couldn’t be marketed as a medicine, his company pivoted to soda. The drink was never actually produced in Maine, but local business owner Frank Anicetti had such a passion for the soda that he sparked interest in Lisbon and eventually across the state. Every July, thousands dress up in bright orange T-shirts to mimic the neon soda cans for the Moxie Festival, a weekend with a two-hour-long parade, a Moxie chugging contest and fireworks. “It has a strong flavor, and everyone says you either love or hate it. But it’s folded into the community identity here,” says Pauline Gendron, who’s lived in Lisbon Falls since the 1970s. As residents drive through Lisbon Falls, they’ll see all the markers of a tranquil New England town — a historic Main Street with local restaurants, walking trails that wind through pine forests and alongside the Androscoggin River, and colonial-style homes from the early 20th century. Mills were once the cornerstone of Lisbon Falls, but after they closed, those in the neighborhood pivoted to commuting to larger cities while maintaining a supportive and vibrant community spirit.
Lisbon Falls is a village within the town of Lisbon, located in Androscoggin County, Maine.
Flux is a modern American style restaurant in Lisbon Falls.
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Colonials, ranches and bi-levels on spacious lots
Much of Lisbon Falls has quiet, gridded streets lined with groves of trees and classic New England architecture. In the southern part of the neighborhood, closer to downtown and the Androscoggin River, there are bungalows and Colonial Revival from the early 1900s. These are usually priced between $300,000 and $420,000, depending on upgrades like modern appliances and windows. The rest of the neighborhood has meandering streets and homes that were built later. “Lisbon Falls had more planned developments in the 1970s, while Lisbon still had farms,” Gendron says. “Growing up in the ‘80s, it was still woods right around the corner from our house, and we would walk there to go pick blueberries and raspberries.” Bi-level and ranch-style homes built in the 1970s and ‘80s are usually on about a third of an acre of land. Prices for these homes fluctuate between $250,000 and $400,000.
This ranch style home is located in Lisbon Falls.
Bi-level homes are typical in Lisbon Falls.
This classic New England style home is nestled in Lisbon Falls.
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Storytelling electives at Lisbon High School
Elementary-aged children may begin at Lisbon Community School, which has a C-plus rating from Niche. They can progress to Philip W. Sugg Middle School, which has a B-minus rating. Older students finish at B-minus-rated Lisbon High School, which famous horror author Stephen King attended in the 1960s. King’s novel "11/22/63" features a teacher who lives in the area and works at Lisbon High School, and several of King’s fictional towns are modeled after Lisbon Falls. Today, Lisbon High students can enroll in an English elective to study horror storytelling.
Lisbon High School serves the local community.
Philip W. Sugg Middle School serves the surrounding Lisbon area.
Lisbon Community School has an overall grade of C+ on Niche.
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Walking trails by the Androscoggin River
The Lisbon MTM Community Center has a fitness center that costs $15 a month, but families can take their kids to the playground equipment outside of it for free. Locals often walk or bike along several nature trails close to Lisbon Falls. Papermill Trail, a 4-mile paved route begins in Lisbon and winds through forests and along the Sabattus River. The trail then follows the Androscoggin River and ends near Main Street in Lisbon Falls. The Androscoggin Woods are a popular destination for bird watching and hiking through the oak and pine forests, and kayakers and fishers are often spotted along the river.
There are hiking opportunities around Lisbon Falls.
The Papermill Trail is a popular hiking destination near Lisbon Falls.
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Moxie-flavored dishes at local eateries in Lisbon Falls
Though it’s a relatively small area, contemporary restaurants line Main Street in downtown Lisbon Falls. “It’s grown and kept up with the times. McDonald's and Sam’s [a regional Italian restaurant] used to be our big places to go out to eat,” Gendron says. Frank’s Restaurant and Bar, which was named to honor Moxie-enthusiast Frank Anicetti, serves pub fare like poutine and burgers. The restaurant is decked out in Moxie memorabilia and features specialty menu items like wings with Moxie barbecue sauce and cocktails with the signature soda. Lisbon House of Pizza is another casual dining spot for Italian food, while Flux Restaurant and Bar offers elevated American fare, like fish and chips and tempura cauliflower, in a modern vibrant setting. Locals can stop in Olive Pit Brewing Company for a pint of craft beer or to gather at low-key events like trivia nights and open mic nights. In the summer, community members drive to the Big Dipper Ice Cream to order large scoops of ice cream. “They even make a Moxie-flavored ice cream there,” Gendron says. Residents can head to Food City, a regional supermarket, for groceries and household essentials. Lewiston, which is 10 miles northwest, has retail stores like Target and T.J. Maxx.
Community gatherings at the Worumbo Riverfront Event Center
The Moxie Festival every July is the area's largest event, but there are more frequent community gatherings throughout the year. Neighbors often get together at the Worumbo Riverfront Event Center, an open space by the Androscoggin River where the Worumbo Mill once stood. The mill produced wool until it shuttered operations in 1964, and the main building burned down in one of the state’s largest industrial fires in 1987. “They finally got around to tearing it down a few years ago to turn it into a gathering space, and we’ve had a lot more community events since then,” Gendron says. Every other week during the summer, food trucks park at the center so attendees can stroll around and enjoy snacks from local vendors. Vendors from the community set up gazebos every Sunday from June to October for the summer farmers market, where residents browse tables of fresh eggs, produce and handmade crafts.
The Red Barn Food truck is a local favorite in Lisbon Falls.
Worumbo Rivererfront Event Center is at the heart of Lisbon Falls.
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10 miles to Lewiston-Auburn and 35 miles to Portland
There aren't any public transportation options in the area, so the community is fully car-dependent. State routes wind through the neighborhood and connect to Lewiston and Auburn, which are both 10 miles northwest. Locals often head to Lewiston for big box stores like Target and Walmart and resources like the Central Maine Medical Center and St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, which are both major employers. Lisbon Falls is about 8 miles from the on-ramp to Interstate 95 and about 10 from Interstate 295; both highways head 35 miles south to Portland. For longer trips, residents can head to the Portland International Jetport.
Route 196 is the main thoroughfare through Lisbon Falls.
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Transit
Airport
Portland International Jetport
49 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Lisbon Falls
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Lisbon Falls Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lisbon Falls, ME sell after 165 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Lisbon Falls, ME over the last 12 months is $240,950, down 70% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,544
Median Age
40
Population under 18
23.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$69,800
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$76,358
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.1%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
22.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.9%
% Population in Labor Force
70.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
12°F
Average Summer High Temperature
79°F
Annual Snowfall
55''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
30/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
14/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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