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‘Laramie Project’ actors in Standish discuss performing in a time of rising homophobia
Schoolhouse Arts Center will present a performance of ‘The Laramie Project’ starting Friday, June 13, a play depicting the aftermath of the real-life murder of Matthew Shepard, a gay student in Laramie, Wyoming.
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Portland Pride parades from the 1990s through the 2020s
The annual LGBTQ+ celebration continues to attract thousands of community members and allies.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Hallowell Pride celebration keeps spirits high
Hundreds of people braved a soaking rain Saturday afternoon to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.
Posted inBusiness, Food
Jewel Box bar in Portland faces uncertain future
The owner of the quirky, highly regarded cocktail bar says he is looking for investors or buyers.
Posted inMaine
Bold, bright Biddeford plans plenty of Pride Month events
Starting on Saturday, May 31, Biddeford will celebrate Pride Month with a variety of events and activities.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Blackstones is Portland’s only gay bar, again
The marquee signs from 5 of the city’s former gay bars line the walls of this West End establishment and quietly tell the story of what Portland’s queer community has been through.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Advocates concerned but confident Maine laws will protect trans youth
As questions over sports and health care for transgender people roil Maine and the nation, advocates say Maine’s protections remain strong.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Schools and Education
38% of LGBTQ+ youth in Maine have considered suicide, national report says
A new report on the well-being of LGBTQ+ people ages 13 to 24 shows high rates of suicidal ideation, depression and anxiety, and a negative effect from politics.
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Rafferty: ‘No matter what, we need to be there for every kid’
The RSU 21 School Board confirmed its support for transgender athletes at a meeting last week.