OUT Maine welcomes two new board members

OUT Maine welcomes two new board members

The statewide LGBTQ+ youth organization OUT Maine recently announced the addition of two members to its Board of Directors: Rev. Patty Fox of Camden and Christina Theriault of Fort Kent. Rev. Patty Fox, M.Div, MSW is the Associate Minister at the First Congregational...
LGBTQ+ Summer Safety Tips

LGBTQ+ Summer Safety Tips

It’s finally summer, and between all the rain and fog we have been having some incredibly hot and humid days. For many folks, these are days we shed our spring sweaters and flock to the water to cool off.  Besides sunscreen, large water bottles, and sunhats, what are...
What to do when someone comes out to you

What to do when someone comes out to you

Have you ever had someone share with you that they are LGBTQ+? What did it feel like? Did you feel nervous, awkward, or confused? Did you feel honored, relieved, grateful? Did it seem like a big deal for the person sharing? What questions did you have? For LGBTQ+...
A New Perspective on GenderQueer 

A New Perspective on GenderQueer 

By August Sender, Training Coordinator – OUT Maine The book Gender Queer, a memoir by Maia Kobabe, has been in the news consistently recently. If you haven’t been following along, the book is a graphic novel – a comic-style story of the author’s...
Music/Art

Music/Art

We had no idea how to pick from the countless LGBTQ+ musicians and artists!  Here are some of the most popular ones from different generations.  Frida Khalo Mexican, Bisexual, Painter.  Gladys Bently Harlem Rennaissance, Blues Singer, Performer, Gender-Bending,...