The area was once part of "Little River Plantation," a portion of which was incorporated in 1799 as "Thompsonborough," then renamed in 1802 after Lisbon, Portugal. In 1806, Lisbon annexed the remainder of "Little River Plantation." With water power from the Androscoggin River, Lisbon Falls became a mill town. Before it burned down, the Worumbo Mill was the main mill in Lisbon Falls, and was world famous for its woolenwools. Especially well known were its vicuna wool products, which became famous when President Dwight D. EisenhowerEisenhower's Chief of Staff, Sherman Adams, received a vicuna sport coat as a gift from a wealthy industrialist and had to resign. The town's primary employment is at a gypsum mill and the nearby Bath Iron Works, a General Dynamics Company. The horror writer Stephen King attended high school in Lisbon Falls. The fictional town of Castle Rock, MaineCastle Rock, which he used in several stories, is thought to be based on Lisbon Falls. The town is also famous for its "Moxie Days," a celebration of the Moxie soft drink, which is sold at Frank Anisetti's corner store. The store's official name is The Kennebec Fruit Company, but it is commonly referred to as "The Moxie Store" and is recognizable by its bright yellow paint job. Moxie Days in Lisbon Falls is attended by thousands from around the world each summer. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisbon_Falls%2C_Maine