The Lisbon Reporter

WELCOME TO THE LISBON REPORTER. In an effort to keep our community informed of what is going on at local and Federal levels of government, we decided to create this on-line newspaper. It is our hope that this on-line newspaper will help you stay informed so that you can get involved and take action for the benefit of our ENTIRE community. Thank you for visiting and please check back frequently for information about what is happening in LISBON/LISBON FALLS, MAINE USA

Monday, December 6, 2010

Give the 2011 Moxie Festival a theme

Dec. 6, 2011. The Moxie Festival Committee is pleased to announce the opening of the 2011 Moxie Festival theme contest. The Moxie Festival is held in Lisbon Falls the second weekend in July.

Entries can be emailed to debwagner@gwi.net or mailed to Debra Wagner, Moxie Festival Committee, 23 Center Street, Lisbon Falls, ME 02452 until January 31, 2011. The Moxie Festival will take place July 8-10, 2011.

Win a deluxe Moxie-filled basket as well as an invitation to join the VIPs at the 2011 Moxie Parade review stand on Saturday, July 9, 2011. According to Lisbon Public Safety Officials, an estimated 40,000 people attend the three-day Moxie Festival. The Town of Lisbon has approximately 9,300 residents.

Since 1983, The Moxie Festival in Lisbon, Maine has been held on the second weekend in July. The Festival now includes a three day Pow Wow; Friday night fireworks; a Saturday parade, Festival, and 5K race, and on Sunday, the Chief Worumbo Androscoggin River Race. Moxie was designated Maine’s official soft drink on May 20, 2005.

Keep checking the Moxie Festival website: www.MoxieFestival.com for the latest information.