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, June 13, 2011

Moxie's Marvelous Machines

New England Moxie Congress brings historic and unique vehicles to the Moxie parade

"Moxie Bug"

"Moxie Go Cart"

"Moxie Parade"

Moxie Plane 'Spirit of Moxie'

"Moxie Horsemobile"

The famous Moxie horsemobile and other spectacular vehicles will be in the Moxie Festival Parade on Saturday, July 9^th courtesy of The Moxie Congress.

June 13, 2011. The Moxie Festival Committee is pleased to announce that the New England Moxie Congress (NEMC), celebrating its 20^th anniversary with us this year, will again take part in the Saturday Moxie Day parade with their unique aeroplane, cars, and more, including representations of the century-old “Moxie Boy.”

After the parade the vehicles and a variety of NEMC displays can be visited at the Crosman Funeral Home parking lot at 40 Main Street in Lisbon Falls.

The new parade start time is one hour later at 10 am.

Since 1983, The Moxie Festival in Lisbon, Maine has been held on the second weekend in July. The 2011 Moxie Festival weekend is July 8-10, 2011. 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.

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.

For more 2011 Moxie Festival information visit: www.MoxieFestival.com