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2026-10-28 00:32
Viral Massachusetts lesbian bar announces it will be 'soft closing' after easing mask rules
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Viral Massachusetts lesbian bar announces it will be 'soft closing' after easing mask rules
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First reported by The New York Times (Lean left); 7 outlets over 26h. The right followed 5h later.
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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 → - NewsweekCenter
"We are soft closing effective immediately," the bar said on Instagram.
Read at newsweek.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 → - Fox NewsRight
Last Ditch Bar and Arts Venue announced its closure after going viral over its masking policy, with owners citing a lack of leadership for the transition.
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Viral Massachusetts lesbian bar announces it will be 'soft closing' after easing mask rules
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Last Ditch Bar Timeline: From Viral Mask Mandate Controversy to Closure
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Mass Lesbian Bar That Created Mayhem by Loosening Its Mask Mandate Is Closing
Read at townhall.com →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 →USA TodayLean left
Massachusetts bar known for mask controversy announces closing - USA Today
Read at usatoday.com →The New York TimesLean left
Last Ditch, a Lesbian Bar Whose Mask Policy Made It Famous, Will Close
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