Lewiston is more than headlines. It’s people, neighborhoods, small businesses, schools, artists, and families. It’s the pride of a community that works hard, celebrates together, and cares about its future.

But too often, the story of Lewiston has been told from the outside. Corporate-owned papers give us surface-level coverage, but they miss the voices that make this city what it is. Our lives, our struggles, and our successes are worth more than being squeezed into a few inches of print.

This newspaper exists to change that.

We’re here because Lewiston deserves a paper that is ours—one that lifts up local voices, shines a light on everyday stories, and creates space for honest conversation. We’re here to celebrate the good, confront the challenges, and provide news that’s useful to the people who live here.

We lean progressive because we believe in fairness, compassion, and community. That means championing working people, amplifying diverse perspectives, and telling stories that help us imagine and build a stronger future. But most of all, this paper is about connection. It’s about making sure your story, your neighborhood, and your efforts matter—and are heard.

We’re starting this paper because Lewiston deserves better. We deserve journalism that doesn’t just report on our community but belongs to it. This is our chance to tell the story of Lewiston the way it truly is: resilient, creative, and full of heart.

This is your paper. Let’s write it together.

• The Editor