Glowczak takes the helm at The Windham
Eagle
By Michelle Libby
On January first, Lorraine Glowczak
became the managing editor of The Windham Eagle, replacing editor-in-chief
Michelle Libby, who left to pursue other opportunities. Glowczak who is
originally from Kansas has lived in Maine for 19 years and in Windham for two
years. She became a staff writer for The Windham Eagle last year.
“Lorraine is very thoughtful and energetic,”
said publisher Kelly Mank. “She is a great addition to our team.”
“The more I’m exposed to the Windham and
Raymond community, the more I see the people here are really amazing. I really
enjoy the people I’ve met,” Glowczak said. Her goal in taking on this new role
was the opportunity to become a part of the community and to expand her writing
opportunities.
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| Glowczak prepares for her first Windham Eagle publication. |
She has no immediate plans to make
big changes to the newspaper. “As I become more acclimated to the paper, I
might see things that need a small change or tweaking,” she said. She is
willing to listen to the community and what they, and The Windham Eagle team,
agree is a positive direction for the paper.
Glowczak has a degree in leadership and
organizational studies, but has wanted to publish her stories for a while. Last
year she wrote a beekeeping series for The Windham Eagle depicting the
challenges she faced as a beekeeper. “I liked going to Italy, but I did not
like being an Italian beekeeper,” she said with a laugh.
When asked what she’d bring to the
position, she answered, “My enthusiasm about getting to know the community as
well as my love of the written word and keeping it positive.”
The Windham Eagle is looking for
columnists and writers who have a passion to report on what is happening in the
community. To be a staff writer, send a resume and clips to Glowczak.
“As a managing editor, my approach
is supporting, motivating and encouraging reporters to write what they are
passionate about."
When Glowczak is not at The Windham
Eagle, she enjoys reading, walking and anything in nature. She loves to explore
not only Maine, but all of New England.
“I enjoy being with friends and family
and spending quality time with the people I love.” Glowczak has been married
for 15 years and just adopted a beagle mix from Maine Lab Rescue.
“The small cottage on the lake where we
live feels like home. I feel like I’m finally home in Windham.”
To send a letter to the editor, offer
story suggestions or any other business, email Glowczak at Editor@TheWindhamEagle.com.
