MAINE SUNDAY TELEGRAM • October 23, 2022
A former mill town born from Maine’s 19th century manufacturing boom, Lisbon has struggled to redefine itself in its post-industrial era. Lisbon is situated in the middle of some of Maine’s largest population centers. At the core of its plan is the site of the former Worumbo Mill, located on the banks of the Androscoggin River. Officials envision developing a community space where people can recreate, host personal events and enjoy dynamic festivals. Some wished to see the site developed into housing or riverfront commercial space. A group of local business owners and residents, calling itself Save the View, sought to preserve the site as greenspace. Also, a second, separate transformation has been ongoing in Lisbon Falls. The state is completely reconstructing the street at the center of downtown Lisbon Falls, from its underground utilities to the sidewalks and street lamps.