We Should Have Them/Portland is Burning

Year 2020

Creator

Contributor

Story type Radio

Town Portland

County Cumberland

Description

Roland Labbe opened the first gay bar in Portland, Maine, in 1967. At one point, there were at least 9 queer bars in Portland. Now, there is only left: Blackstones. This story explores the question of why so many gay bars have closed, as well as the need for queer community spaces, and the importance of drag shows. Please Note: This piece discusses sex and contains some profanity.

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