The Guardian USLean left
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2026-10-27 02:47
Massachusetts lesbian bar that lifted mask mandate — one night a week
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New York PostLean right
Massachusetts lesbian bar that lifted mask mandate — one night a week — needs ‘new owners ASAP’
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First reported by The New York Times (Lean left); 3 outlets over 5h. The right followed 5h later.
The New York Times · +3h The Guardian US · +5h New York Post
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- The Guardian USLean left
Last Ditch bar announced it would ‘soft close’ after it went viral following a story on its attempt to relax Covid rules A Massachusetts lesbian bar that went viral for loosening its Covid mask policy last month announced plans to “soft close” on Monday as it seeks new ownership.
Read at theguardian.com → - The New York TimesLean left
The Massachusetts bar, which catered to lesbians, lifted its Covid mask requirement once a week to attract more patrons. The decision brought criticism and national attention, but did not save the business.
Read at nytimes.com → - New York PostLean right
Last Ditch Bar in Greenfield announced on Instagram Monday that it will close fully by winter and will shut down except for already booked events "effective immediately."
Read at nypost.com →
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New York PostLean right
Massachusetts lesbian bar that lifted mask mandate — one night a week — needs ‘new owners ASAP’
Read at nypost.com →The Guardian USLean left
Massachusetts lesbian bar makes frantic effort to find new owners after relaxing masking policy
Read at theguardian.com →The New York TimesLean left
Last Ditch, a Lesbian Bar Whose Mask Policy Made It Famous, Will Close
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