Community Paper Publisher Reflects on 36-Year Legacy

Lindsay Chamberlin marks one year as publisher of The Community Paper in Orlando, Florida.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Lindsay Chamberlin, who has been writing for The Community Paper since 2014, reflects on her first year as the publisher of the 36-year-old local newspaper. She discusses the significance of taking on this role, the loyalty of the paper's readers, and the whiplash of going from writing about preschool to touring colleges with her own children.

Why it matters

The Community Paper has been a trusted source of local news and stories in Orlando for over three decades. Chamberlin's perspective as a long-time writer and now publisher provides insight into the challenges and rewards of maintaining a legacy publication in a rapidly changing media landscape.

The details

Chamberlin started writing a column called 'Confessions of a College Park Mom' for The Community Paper in 2014, when her three sons were 6, 4, and 2 years old. Now, those boys are graduating high school, middle school, and getting their driver's licenses. Chamberlin says stepping into the publisher role has felt a bit like that whiplash, as she's taken over a 36-year legacy built by previous publishers Debbie Gunter and Susan Titour. She acknowledges the pressure of not wanting to 'mess it up' for the paper's extremely loyal readers.

  • Chamberlin will hit one year as publisher of The Community Paper on March 17, 2026.
  • Chamberlin has been writing for The Community Paper since 2014.

The players

Lindsay Chamberlin

The current publisher of The Community Paper in Orlando, Florida, who has been writing for the publication since 2014.

Debbie Gunter

A previous long-time publisher of The Community Paper.

Susan Titour

A previous long-time publisher of The Community Paper.

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What they’re saying

“This paper has been part of Orlando for 36 years — a legacy built by longtime publishers Debbie Gunter and Susan Titour. I didn't create it; I stepped into something strong and trusted. No pressure — just a 36-year legacy and extremely loyal readers who will definitely email me if I mess it up.”

— Lindsay Chamberlin, Publisher (The Community Paper)

The takeaway

Chamberlin's reflections on her first year as publisher of The Community Paper highlight the challenges and responsibilities of maintaining a legacy local publication, as well as the importance of honoring the work of previous leaders while also putting one's own stamp on the publication. Her personal journey as a long-time writer for the paper also underscores the evolving nature of community journalism and the need to balance tradition with innovation.