Lewiston deserves to be celebrated.

Too often, the stories about our city get told from the outside looking in. Big corporate-owned papers cover Lewiston—but they don’t always capture the heartbeat of our neighborhoods, the energy of our small businesses, or the strength of our community spirit.

This newspaper was born from a simple idea: Lewiston’s story should be told by Lewiston itself. We live here. We shop on Lisbon Street, cheer for our kids on the playing fields, volunteer at our schools, and support the corner stores and coffee shops that make this city unique. We know that our city is more than headlines—it’s people, traditions, challenges, and victories.

We believe in fairness, opportunity, and compassion. That means we’ll highlight the work of everyday people, celebrate the many cultures that shape our city, and share ideas for building a brighter future together. We want our paper to feel useful, hopeful, and rooted in real life—not just politics, but the stories that make us proud to call Lewiston home.

This is a community project, and we hope you’ll see it as your paper as much as ours. Tell us what matters to you, share what’s happening in your neighborhood, and join us in lifting up the good in Lewiston while keeping an honest eye on what needs fixing.

Together, we can tell the real story of our city: one of resilience, creativity, and community.

The Editor

Your editor prefers to remain behind the scenes—not because there’s anything to hide, but because this newspaper isn’t about one voice. It’s about Lewiston.

Think of the editor as a neighbor you’ve probably stood behind in line at the grocery store, bumped into at a festival, or cheered alongside at a local game. Like you, they care about this city’s future and believe in the power of community. Their role is simple: to gather stories that matter, make sure they’re clear and fair, and keep the focus on what unites us.

Remaining anonymous allows the work to speak louder than the byline. The hope is that you’ll see yourself in these pages—not just the editor. After all, this paper belongs to Lewiston, not to any one person.

Support Local News, Support Lewiston

This paper was created for Lewiston, by Lewiston. To keep it running, we’re inviting local businesses, makers, and community members to partner with us through simple, affordable sponsorships. Your support helps us print, distribute, and keep stories local—while giving your business a chance to reach readers who care about community.

We know most of our partners are small and micro businesses. That’s why our sponsorships are priced to be accessible:

• Community Shout-Out — $5/week
  Your name or business listed on our “Thank You Sponsors” page. A simple way to show support and get noticed.
  
• Local Spotlight — $10/week
  Includes a small ad (business card size) on the website plus a shout-out on our social media.
  
• Neighborhood Partner — $20/week
  A banner ad on our website, social media shout-out, and priority listing in our sponsor directory.
  

Every dollar goes back into paying contributors, and keeping this E-paper independent and locally focused.

Sponsorship isn’t just advertising—it’s an investment in Lewiston’s future. Together, we can build a stronger, more connected city.